Public assistance programs are sponsored by the government. They help people who do not have private health insurance. There are 3 programs:
Medicaid is a state-run program. It is for low-income people who meet certain income limits.
All Medicaid programs help pay for these things:
Some (but not all) states also help pay for:
For more information or to find out if you qualify for Medicaid, contact your local AIDS service organization (ASO).
Medicare offers benefits to all people over age 65 and people of any age who are disabled. The program pays for:
To find out if you qualify for Medicare or to find out more about its programs, call this toll-free number: 1-800-633-4227. Or to go to the Medicare Web site, click here.
These programs are available in every state. Not every state has the same benefits. Here are the possible ADAP benefits for people who are HIV+:
To find out if you qualify for the ADAP or to get more information about benefits offered in your state, contact your local ASO.
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