Is Hiv Medicine Covered By Health Insurance

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Getting HIV Drugs

Table of Contents Health Insurance AIDS Drugs Assistance Program Medicare Drug Company Programs Clinical Trials Buyers' Club Seeking Help Health Insurance Health insurance usually covers most of the cost of prescription drugs,including HIV drugs. The best way to get health insurance is to work for anemployer who provides it. Some employers, especially small businesses, do notoffer health insurance. If you do not work, or...

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WHICH HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANIES IN ARIZONA COVER HIV?`

I NEED TO FIND HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE IN PHOENIX ARIZONA AREA ASAP! PLEASE HELP AS I HAVE BEEN TURNED DOWN FOR COVERAGE FOR MY FIANCEE, SOON TO BE WIFE FROM PERU. ...

Response from Lynn L. Franzoi

Worldwide Benefits for Fox, Inc.

Once you mnarry, you should be able to add her to your group policy as your spouse. Prior to that, check with a local insurance broker to determine what might be available.... Read more »

Does most health insurance cover HIV treatment?

Hey Dr. Bob,I am going in for my HIV test tomorrow and I'm trying to prepare myself for the worst. I engaged in about the riskiest behavior out there and I've had some symptoms of being poz, so I've pretty much resigned myself to the...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Yep, you're getting ahead of yourself! And just for the record, yes, HIV/AIDS is indeed covered by traditional health insurance plans, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield.Good luck on your test. I'm here if you need me, O.K.?Dr. Bob... Read more »

hiv+, medicines and no health insurance

If I am HIV+ and I have no medical insuarnce, then what's next? die?...

Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D.

University of Miami School of Medicine

The AIDS Drug Assistance Program or ADAP is a federal/state program that was developed to help people with AIDS gain access to antiretroviral medications. The Ryan White Program is the single largest federal initiative to provide support for... Read more »

company changing health insurance plan that denies coverage to HIV people

I am HIV positive self employed realtor and my company provides group insurance (Aetna). I joined this brokerage in November 2008 and was covered under the group plan which covered any pre-existing conditions. I am currently taking Atripla with...

Response from Lynn L. Franzoi

Worldwide Benefits for Fox, Inc.

Although there would be no ERISA violation here, it appears to be a violation of the ADA. I would discuss with legal counsel.... Read more »

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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 »

May be losing health insurance!!! Need my meds!

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

I may be losing my health insurance. That in itself is a nightmare, but I would have to pay for my own meds. The ADAP program in my State requires I have insurance. I can do that for about a year out of my retirement fund, which is all the income... Read more »

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 »

There's Health Insurance and then there's....

Posted by TimmerInTexas, 3 Replies

Secure Horizons -- what a joke!

Since I'm covered by Medicare Parts A and B, I discovered that I qualified for health insurance through Secure Horizons, a subsidiary of PacifiCare. I have 17 prescriptions that have to be filled every month so I... Read more »

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