Hiv Assistance Programs

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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Common Application for HIV Patient Assistance Program Expedites Application Process for Lifesaving Drugs

The Common Patient Assistance Program Application (CPAPA), announced by Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius at the International AIDS Conference in July, went into effect today. This single common application allows uninsured... Read more »

South African HIV/AIDS Assistance Programs Might Cause Some People to Sacrifice Health for Benefits, Aid Workers Say

South African aid workers are concerned that some HIV/AIDS assistance programs might have the "unexpected downside" of "perverse incentives," in which people might sacrifice their health in order to qualify for job programs, food and other benefits,... Read more »

2011 Virtual Conference: Accessing and Understanding HIV/AIDS Patient Assistance Programs

TheADAP Advocacy Association (aaa+), in partnership with theCommunity Access National Network (CANN),HealthHIV ,AIDS Alabama ,Broward House and theGreat Lakes ADA Center , are pleased to present a virtual training series, "Accessing &... Read more »

Ask the Experts

How do I find out about the HIV patient assistance program

My husband has facial lipoatropy and had the procedure done one time in miami while we lived there, we now live in ny freeport long island. To be exact can we find a doctor that can assist him in getting this services. Help is very depressed about...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

There are two agents approved for treatment of HIV-related facial lipoatrophy in the United States. Sculptra was approved over 5 years ago and here is a <a href="http://www.patientassistance.com/profile/dermiklaboratoriesinc-302/"... Read more »

Assistance Programs for Radiesse and Sculptra/HIV

HIV Assistance Program for Sculptra is no longer available. Also, my primary physician no longer offers Radiesse. Are either HIV Assistance programs still available?With thanks,Bob...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

These programs are still active. Valeant is the company that now owns Sculptra, so the patient assistance forms and details of the program have changed.Here is the <a... Read more »

No insurance, not eligible for State Drug Assistance Program

I have been HIV positive for 7 years, and I was stupid enough not to get helath insurance when I still could have gotten one (I live in Louisiana). I have been recieving medication trhoriugh the Louisiana State Drug Assistance Program (LDAP), but I...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Mark-Sorry to hear of your situation. I suppose that yours is a reminder to have medical insurance in the US, whenever possible.HIV medications are very expensive (our readers certainly don't need to be reminded of this fact) and for the... Read more »

Radiesse/Sculptra patient assistance programs

What is Radiesse/Sculptra and how can I get this with the PAP[Pharmeceutical Assistance Program]?...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

Radiesse and Sculptra are facial fillers that are approved for treatment of HIV lipoatrophy. If you go to this <a href="http://www.lipoatrophyhiv.com/page.asp?ID=1962" target=_new>web site</a> link you can download the... Read more »

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HIV Prevention Program Assistant D.C

Posted by Anonymous

Assist senior prevention team members in carrying out activities in the CDC-funded program to provide technical assistance and conduct policy analysis on state HIV/AIDS prevention programs. Full description at: www.nastad.org.

Washington , District... Read more »

HIV Prevention Program Assistant D.C

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

patient assistance programs

Posted by douglass, 3 Replies

hey everybody- just wanted to let you know that there are some great patient assistance programs out there for alot of your hiv needs- for free meds go to your local social services office-for treatment of facial fat loss look up sculptra and... Read more »

cities with financial and housing assistance for hiv+

Posted by positive2741, 6 Replies

Me and my bf are both positive and were looking to move to somewhere with better assistance and programs for people with hiv. We currently stay in ms and Memphis,TN area and have had very bad luck over the past 4 years finding and keeping jobs in... Read more »

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