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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Basic Facts About HIV and the Law

HIV/AIDS affects companies and organizations in many ways. Managers and labor leaders are gathering information, talking with their trade and professional associations, learning more about HIV/AIDS, and preparing strategies for HIV/AIDS programs and policies suitable for their companies. The majority of people infected with HIV are between the ages of 25-44 and are employed. The increase in the number of people with HIV means that there will be...

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HIPAA

While I do not have HIV, I am terminal and was lead to this site by "Be Prepared" by David Landay. I hope you will consider my question.I still work full time. My employeer knows of my rare disease as I go to MAYO often. I am at the...

Response from Lynn L. Franzoi

Worldwide Benefits for Fox, Inc.

This is a decision that only you can make. However, if you were to go out on disability, you would be eligible for COBRA for 29 months (18 at 102% of the premium and 11 months at 150%) if you are determined to be disabled by the Social Security... Read more »

HIPAA Costs and Details

I am HIV + for 23 years. Undetectable with tcells around 550. Good health.I am 52. I have been successful in my career and want to leave work in the coming year and retire. What is holding me back is health insurance.I will exercise cobra for as...

Response from Lynn L. Franzoi

Worldwide Benefits for Fox, Inc.

It will probably have to be a HIPAA policy. What the cost would be depends on where you live and the level of coverage. The best way to get an idea of cost would be to contact a local insurance broker for an estimate. You could also check a local... Read more »

Violated HIPAA

Dear Dr. Bob, I was dating a man who worked for the same company as myself. He and I are both HIV positive. He broke off our relationship and started dating another man at the same company. He told his new boyfried about my status. I know for...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) unfortunately doesn't cover loudmouthed ex-lovers.Dr. Bob... Read more »

HIPAA policy - What exactly is this?

I'm currently enrolled with BCBS in an individual PPO plan. Recently, I was diagnosed as HIV+, but asymptomatic and in good health. This diagnosis was done just over 12 months from effective date of coverage. I have heard/read so many...

Response from Lynn L. Franzoi

Worldwide Benefits for Fox, Inc.

HIPAA applies to group health plans. Since you are covered under an individual policy, a HIPAA policy would not apply to you as HIPAA provides no protection if you switch from one individual plan to another. If you were to lose your current... Read more »

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Hiv and AIDs reporting

Posted by rain05, 5 Replies

What exactly does the CDC do with your name and information? Who is able to access it? Read more »

World AIDS Day 2006: raising 'HIV/AIDS' Awareness

Posted by Anonymous

World AIDS Day 2006: Raising 'HIV/AIDS' Awareness

We urgently need to raise 'HIV/AIDS' Awareness to stop the epidemic spread of AIDS-related Myths, HIV-related Lies and Pharmogenocide: Iatrogenic 'AIDS' ('AIDS' caused by anti-retroviral' drugs).

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Looking for people to interview with HIV or AIDS

Posted by Anonymous

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I am writing a series of articles about AIDS and HIV infections aimed at college students in Pullman and Moscow Idaho. Many students feel their risk of catching such a disease in a small town is virtually non-existant. I have had difficulty... Read more »

HIV Causes AIDS -- And Knowing It Could Save Your

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HIV Causes AIDS -- And Knowing It Could Save Your Life
By San Francisco AIDS Foundation

While the global HIV/AIDS pandemic continues to rage, a small number of fringe groups have been aggressively promoting misinformation about AIDS. Some claim that... Read more »

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