Hiv Medication Payment Programs In England

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HIV/AIDS Advocates Voice Opposition to Medication Co-Payments Included in Proposed New Jersey Budget

People living with HIV/AIDS in New Jersey could be negatively affected by prescription drug co-payments included in Gov. Jon Corzine's (D) proposed $29.8 billion budget , advocates told state lawmakers on Tuesday, the Newark Star-Ledger reports. ... Read more »

Citing Abuse of Assistance Program, Malawian Government Suspends Extra Monthly Payments to HIV-Positive Civil Employees

As a result of "gross abuse" of a program aimed at assisting HIV-positive government employees, a Malawi government official on Saturday announced that the country will suspend extra monthly payments to such workers, AFP/ Yahoo! News reports (AFP/... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Ohio: State Funds Mix-Up Delays HIV Drug Payments

Adding to the concerns of Ohio HIV patients who receive government assistance for their medications, a recent computer glitch left at least nine people in danger of losing their insurance coverage. Some COBRA clients who lost their jobs but whose... Read more »

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Keeping up the payments on individual health insurance

Let's say I convert my group plan to an individual plan when I leave myjob. I'm worried what would happen if for some reason I can't keep upthe payments. Is there anywhere I can get help for this in California....

Response from Lynn L. Franzoi

Worldwide Benefits for Fox, Inc.

The California Department of Health services will pay the private healthinsurance premiums for certain individuals who are losing employmentand have a high cost medical condition. This is provided through theHealth Insurance Premium Payment (HIPP)... Read more »

Insurance: HIV as a pre-existing condtion/payment denial

Dear The Body Expert...I have searched the database and believe my situation unique. Technically, I am self-employed. My company is located in Switzerland. Thus, I qualify as a freelancer living in New York City. I am HIV-positive, and until Dec.31,...

Response from Lynn L. Franzoi

Worldwide Benefits for Fox, Inc.

A health plan can have a look-back period of up to 12 months to determine what is a pre-existing condition. However, it sounds like your new plan might have a 6-month rather than a 12-month look-back so you should be okay. In the event that it... Read more »

help for payment for procrit

does the manufacturer of procrit help people on very very limited income with alot of medical cost?...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Yes. See below.Dr. BobProcrit and what are you wearing?Mar 24, 2005 Hey Dr. Bob, 1)How do I go about getting Procrit if I can't afford to buy it? 2)What are you wearing? 3)Why are you so concerned about George Bush? Jeffy Lube Response... Read more »

Private Disability, DC Govt and Social Security Payments

hi there-I was diagnosed with HIV in 1988 and have not had any serious OIs (although i do have neuropathy,lypodystrophy, balance and some cognitive dysfunction). I have become resistant to almost all drugs and my T-cells are now 8 and i have a viral...

Response from Lynn L. Franzoi

Worldwide Benefits for Fox, Inc.

Even if you are receiving disability benefits through an employer-sponsored group plan or your own indvidiiual disability policy, you are still eligible to apply for Social Security disability benefits. If you are insured under Social Security and... Read more »

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New to all this... from England

Posted by Jeeves01, 7 Replies

Hello to everyone.

I have just been diagnosed with the following labs:
CD4 count - 34 / Viral load - 572,000

I am obviously concerned, but want to be as well informed as I possibly can be.

Is there anyone else out there who, like myself, was a late... Read more »

Medication Coupon Program - seek advice, sponsors

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I am working with a pharmaceutical company that is interested in prepare a free patient package that includes coupons for HIV patients. The package would include a coupon for their product, as well as free samples of nutritional products. This... Read more »

Manager, Health Programs (HIV/AIDS)

Posted by hresources

Founded in 1909 by W.E.B. DuBois and others, the NAACP is the nations oldest nonprofit civil rights organization. With its long history and deep rootsover 2000 local branches, youth and college chapters, and prison chapters in 50 states and... Read more »

HIV Prevention Program Assistant D.C

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

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 »

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