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Los Angeles, CA
August 26, 2024
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I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Here are some options for getting medication assistance:

1. Patient Assistance Programs (PAPs)
- Many pharmaceutical companies offer PAPs to help people pay for HIV medications. These programs are available regardless of immigration status.
- You can find more information and Show Full Answer

I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Here are some options for getting medication assistance:

1. Patient Assistance Programs (PAPs):
- Many pharmaceutical companies offer PAPs to help people pay for HIV medications. These programs are available regardless of immigration status.
- You can find more information and apply via HIV.gov under the section “Non-Federal Resources To Help Pay for HIV Medication.”

2. Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program:
- Local health centers or Ryan White caseworkers can help you get connected to this program, which helps cover treatment costs.

3. Emergency Medicaid:
- If HIV is causing a medical emergency, you are eligible for emergency Medicaid coverage. This will cover you only in emergency situations.

4. Nonprofits:
- Organizations like Good Days may provide coverage for specific treatments or aspects of your care. Check their eligibility criteria and application process.

5. Local Health Centers:
- These centers provide HIV care, including testing and prevention, regardless of immigration status or ability to pay.

For more detailed information, you can visit the resources mentioned in the knowledge base.

August 26, 2024
A myHIVteam Member

@A myHIVteam Member, then I guess it depends on where you live because Ryan white here in Michigan does not give you free treatment, you still have to pay co-pays and deductibles, they give you free insurance but still have to pay copays and deductibles for that too, so again not free, and they sure don't give free housing. I got 3 months help and that was it.

January 6, 2025
A myHIVteam Member

Look for an infectious doctor near you and go get medicine; most clinics will enroll you in the Ryan White program, where you will get free treatment, insurance, and even housing.

September 6, 2024
A myHIVteam Member

Thank you so much

August 27, 2024

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