Health Insurance Plans For People With Hiv

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company changing health insurance plan that denies coverage to HIV people

I am HIV positive self employed realtor and my company provides group insurance (Aetna). I joined this brokerage in November 2008 and was covered under the group plan which covered any pre-existing conditions. I am currently taking Atripla with...

Response from Lynn L. Franzoi

Worldwide Benefits for Fox, Inc.

Although there would be no ERISA violation here, it appears to be a violation of the ADA. I would discuss with legal counsel.... Read more »

insurance plans for people who are HIV +

I am suddenly without health insurance and am not elgible for COBRA. What are my options when I... Read more »

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Is it true people with HIV can get Health Insurance?

I don't have health insurance. I heard that HIV is now considered amanagable disease and thus... Read more »

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Organizations, Health Insurance Company Launch Insurance Program for HIV-Positive People in India

Nongovernmental organizations and a health insurance company on Wednesday launched an insurance program for people living with HIV in the Indian state of Karnataka, The Hindu reports. The program -- the first of its kind in India -- was launched... Read more »

State Roundup: "Insurance Plan Cuts Waiting List for HIV Drugs" in Georgia

"In January, Georgia had the longest waiting list in the nation for people with HIV to receive government drug assistance. At that time, the state had 1,348 people waiting to join the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP). Now, less than six months... Read more »

Sacramento County, Calif. Plans to Address Housing, Health Care Issues for Aging HIV-Positive People, Official Says

Sacramento County, Calif., will create plans to address issues that aging HIV-positive people face, including finding housing and proper health care, Adrienne Rogers, Ryan White CARE Act program coordinator for the county said recently, the ... Read more »

People Living With HIV/AIDS in Thailand Protest Health Minister's Plan to Review Legality of Compulsory Licenses

A network of people living with HIV/AIDS, cancer and other conditions on Saturday gathered at the office of Chaiya Sasomsap, Thailand's minister of public health, to protest his decision to review the legality of compulsory licenses issued by the... Read more »

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Life Insurance for people who areHIV+

Posted by Anonymous

I just received information about Life Insurance that might be helpful to someone who is HIV+. I have located a High Risk Insurance Company which is called IMPAIRED RISK SPECIALIST INC. The company has a plan called E.Z. 123 HIV.
The requirements... Read more »

May be losing health insurance!!! Need my meds!

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

I may be losing my health insurance. That in itself is a nightmare, but I would have to pay for my own meds. The ADAP program in my State requires I have insurance. I can do that for about a year out of my retirement fund, which is all the income... 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 »

Insurance for Maryland Individuals with AIDS/HIV

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

It is tough to find an insurance company that will insure a person with tough health issues.

I represent a company that will insure without asking any embarrassing medical questions.

The insurance is available for individuals aged 40 - 80 in the... Read more »

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