Insurance For Hiv Patients

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Insurance for Aids/HIV patients

I am an independent broker who is constantly asked forcoverage. I am at a lost. Would you knowof any companies inMissouri that offerlife insurance for these patients? I would be interested incontracting that I maybe able to provide anecessary...

Response from Lynn L. Franzoi

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Check with:AARP's program through NY Life Mutual of OmahaPhysician's LifeGerber LifeAll of the above provide limited coverage in a range from $3,000 to $20,000. Coverage amount variers by carrier and is subject to certain restrictions and... Read more »

Correct Answer About Life Insurance for Aids Patients

I just wanted to inform you that your recent answer about life insurance for AIDS patient not being... Read more »

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Concerns Careing from HIV patient (CARING FOR AN HIV/AIDS PATIENT AT HOME)

I recently started caring from my brother who has Full blown AIDS with Cryptococcus meningitis. I... Read more »

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Articles

Life Insurance Ban on HIV/AIDS Patients Unjustified Due to Advent of Antiretroviral Therapy, Study Says

Life insurance companies' ban on providing coverage for people with HIV/AIDS is in many cases unjustified, according to a study published in the Sept. 13 issue of the Lancet , BBC News reports ( BBC News , 9/12). Because of high death rates... Read more »

State Watch: From "Health Care Denied to Iowa HIV Patients Fuels Insurance Review"

"Two state senators say they are reviewing options to either fire the administrators or shutter a $35 million state program charged with insuring Iowans with pre-existing conditions because of the program's ongoing denial of coverage to an estimated... Read more »

San Jose Mercury News Examines Obstacles HIV/AIDS Patients Face Obtaining Life Insurance

The San Jose Mercury News on Tuesday examined the obstacles some HIV/AIDS patients face in obtaining life insurance policies because insurance companies have not "kept pace" with what is becoming a "chronic, controllable" disease. Although... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Virginia: Clinics Serving AIDS Patients With No Insurance Reopen Doors

Eastern Virginia Medical School, which signed a contract Tuesday with the city of Norfolk to care for uninsured AIDS patients in Hampton Roads, has begun reopening clinics that had been closed for nearly three months. Seven of eight EVMS clinics... Read more »

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Posted by smokeparis

I just recently moved back from Europe to Indianapolis, Indiana and am looking for insurance that has HIV coverage. Apparently, there is an Indiana State Plan that is not bad, but I'm affraid if I travel throughout the US, that plan won't cover me.... Read more »

Health Insurance?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

My brother just found out that he is HIV positive. He is currently a college student and does not have health insurance. Does anyone know if there is a plan available for HIV positive persons? Costs? Any recommendations or suggestions would be... Read more »

Kaiser Permanent Southern California Insurance

Posted by TwinsDad, 2 Replies

Hello,

I have Kaiser Permanente Insurance and I was wondering if you guys have some type of experience with them regarding HIV treatement. Do they cover all the medicines or treatment?
Should I get a different insurance? Please let me know. I am... Read more »

Just started ARV - Insurance, Drug costs, expenses

Posted by ajhope, 1 Reply

I live in Thailand and found out I am HIV+ a little over a month ago. My CD4 count was 251 and VL 29,000 - I started ARV 2 weeks ago with the following regiments:
Nevirapine 200 mg - once a day
Lamivudine 150 mg - twice a day
Stavudine 30 mg - twice... Read more »

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