Health Insurance For Hiv Patients

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State Watch: From "Health Care Denied to Iowa HIV Patients Fuels Insurance Review"

"Two state senators say they are reviewing options to either fire the administrators or shutter a $35 million state program charged with insuring Iowans with pre-existing conditions because of the program's ongoing denial of coverage to an estimated... Read more »

Health Insurance Companies Should Reimburse Emergency Departments That Provide HIV Tests, Opinion Piece Says

Health insurance companies should reimburse emergency departments that provide HIV tests so that the tests become a routine part of medical care as recommended by CDC , Jeremy Brown, research director at George Washington University Medical Center's... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Florida: Health District Cuts $400,000 Grant that Helped HIV Sufferers Stay on Medications, Navigate Insurance System

On Wednesday, the Palm Beach County Health Care District board unanimously approved a planned $400,000 cut to the Comprehensive AIDS Program's case management services despite testimony from 10 patients and providers that the services are vital. ... Read more »

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HIV AND HEALTH INSURANCE !!

Dear Sir/Madam,Hope you find this mail in your good health!!!!!!! I am a hiv patient. I have been married for several years now. My wife is not hiv patient. After manyyears of our marriage we thought of having baby.We have seen Dr. R. Gargiulo at...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,I am not a benefits counselor and do not know the specifics of your HMO insurance coverage. I'd suggest you enlist the help of your HIV specialist and the obstetrician you saw for the preliminary IVF assessment. Sometimes physicians can... Read more »

Concerns Careing from HIV patient (CARING FOR AN HIV/AIDS PATIENT AT HOME)

I recently started caring from my brother who has Full blown AIDS with Cryptococcus meningitis. I wasnt paranoid about it until my toddler covered herself over with his throw and suddenly got a rash on both her arms and face. She had been inside all...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,We don't use the term "Full Blown AIDS" anymore, because in reality there is no such thing as "Partially Blown AIDS." I'm delighted you are caring for your brother in his time of need. I wish all AIDS patients had... Read more »

Insurance for Aids/HIV patients

I am an independent broker who is constantly asked forcoverage. I am at a lost. Would you knowof any companies inMissouri that offerlife insurance for these patients? I would be interested incontracting that I maybe able to provide anecessary...

Response from Lynn L. Franzoi

Worldwide Benefits for Fox, Inc.

Check with:AARP's program through NY Life Mutual of OmahaPhysician's LifeGerber LifeAll of the above provide limited coverage in a range from $3,000 to $20,000. Coverage amount variers by carrier and is subject to certain restrictions and... Read more »

returning to work/can't get insuredI have been living with HIV for 10 years. Over the past four years I have seen my general health improve to the point where I want to return to work. Further, my good health and progressively better lab results have put

I have been living with HIV for 10 years. Over the past four years I have seen my health improve to the point where I want to return to work.I have an excellent job offer in Atlanta Georgia that offers a good salary, a way back into the workforce,...

Response from Nancy Breuer

WorkPositive, Inc.

Does your income put you above the Georgia ceiling for ADAP? If so, I regret that I don't have new ideas for you, except the suggestion that you contact the best benefits manager I know to ask about options. He is Jacques Chambers, and you can... Read more »

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Health Insurance?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

My brother just found out that he is HIV positive. He is currently a college student and does not have health insurance. Does anyone know if there is a plan available for HIV positive persons? Costs? Any recommendations or suggestions would be... Read more »

There's Health Insurance and then there's....

Posted by TimmerInTexas, 3 Replies

Secure Horizons -- what a joke!

Since I'm covered by Medicare Parts A and B, I discovered that I qualified for health insurance through Secure Horizons, a subsidiary of PacifiCare. I have 17 prescriptions that have to be filled every month so I... Read more »

Short Term Health Insurance for HIV+ Persons

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hi I am Jack,
My partner has HIV, just found out recently. He was without health insurance, until he sign up through the www.emporiumshopper.com sight for insurance. They work well with guys such as Ron and I. I wanted to share my story with the... Read more »

Health Insurance- Please help

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hello:

I am yet to test for hiv, but i am planning ahead (as i am testing today) just in case the worst happens.

I am about to get a new job and would like to protect my HIV status on employment health forms under "pre-existing conditions." How do i... Read more »

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