Health Insurance With Hiv Legalities

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HIV, legal rights, insurance, and discrimination

Rick could you please discuss what one may need to know after testing positive to hiv regarding employment, medical insurance. . .For example, i am currently employed through a company and they provide health insurance through a common provider....

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Thank you for your question. Anytime we are talking about legal issues (including insurance issues), there is no single or simple answer, since laws can vary significantly from country to country, and from state to state. In addition, many laws... Read more »

Gathering legal history of AIDS insurance coverage

Dear Ms. Breuer:From my very preliminary research, I see that health benefits provided by employers... Read more »

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Health insurance caps for HIV/AIDS

I have HIV and my husband's self-insured company has covered my health care expenses since... Read more »

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Lambda Legal to Represent HIV-Positive Man Who Was Denied Insurance Coverage for Kidney Transplant

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Mass. Governor Opposes Nonprescription Sale of Hypodermic Needles Despite Support From State Health Dept., Legal Officials

A spokesperson for Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney (R) on Wednesday said that the governor opposes legislation (SB 1312 ) authorizing the nonprescription sale of hypodermic needles as a means of reducing the spread of HIV, hepatitis C and other... Read more »

HIV, Personal Planning and Legal Documents

Table of Contents Why should I do personal planning? How can I do personal planning? Do I need a will? Do I need medical directives? Do I need a health proxy? Do I need a power of attorney? Should I nominate a guardian for myself? ... Read more »

Fact Sheet: The Law and HIV/AIDS

HIV raises many legal-, financial-, and health insurance-related questions for both HIV-positive individuals and their employers. Laws differ in each state. It is important that you consult an attorney in your state or get advice from your local or... Read more »

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can i be denied health insurance?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

i am in the process of applying for health insurance. i have not had any health insurance for the past year or so. i was just lazy and didn't think i needed it. one month ago i started experiencing symptoms (had several real risk exposures), and... Read more »

Legal/Policy Specialist HIV/AIDS in the workplace

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The International Health Group is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as a Policy/Legal Specialist on an HIV/AIDS in the Workplace program. The position will involve technical oversight of up to ten overseas projects in collaboration... Read more »

HIV and legal/financial issues

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

hi guys

anybody know which states have the best health care and support for low-income positives?

i was diagnosed HIV positive last November - now i'm moving back to the U.S. in about two months and am currently looking for a job. i'm trying to... Read more »

Short Term Health Insurance for HIV+ Persons

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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 »

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