To qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), here are the key points you should know:
1. Definition of Disability: SSDI requires that you meet the Social Security Administration's… read more
Do you presently receive copay, medical, dental, or prescription assistance?
Here is the information should you need these services .
https://ryanwhite.hrsa.gov/about/parts-and-init...
Hi guys,
Anyone here if anyone know that HIV like us can apply for SSA benefit? since my health going down and i dont work and may not work for few month ?
In a sense, i lucked out in that i was 67 when i was diagnosed and Medicare (so far anyway) and my Part D plan has been super. I am retired and my retirement is split 50-50 with my ex so I qualify for… read more
Last night, February 4, Trump promised the nation that “we will eradicate the AIDS epidemic in America by the end of the decade.” Trump also promised this: “I have also made an ironclad pledge to American families: We will always protect patients with preexisting conditions—that is a guarantee. And we will always protect your Medicare and your Social Security.”
And he bragged that last year “for the first time in 51 years, the cost of prescription drugs
From POZ news.
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I say that too often perhaps
Now I know that it also goes by the county that you live in I use to think it was Oregon but as lately I am doubting that so I was wondering if there was any way of checking?
I can honestly say my hiv specialist is just a brilliant guy. This doesn’t surprise me because Massachusetts is always touting itself as having the best doctors . We also have insanely high taxes… read more
A lot here on my HIV team are either retired disabled or currently working. Either way services like Ryan White and other AIDS funding helps with preventive and medical coverage. Some states like Tennessee(...read about it here, https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2023/01/2... )...
have elected to refrain from receiving any federal HIV grants and funding. Would this affect you in your state,... if these Services were terminated?
I wish my country had such initiative for people like me.....we go through alot despite faking our smile....at times the free ARVs are unaccessible due to shortage....
For those with HIV and in the LGBT community... have the current HIV policies in your State or Country...cause you anxiety and concern about your future? What are your concerns about the healthcare system in relation to your health insurance and medications?
@A myHIVteam Member all kinds of life insurance for people with hiv. Check here: https://www.google.com/search?q=life+insurance+...
Did you know that respiratory problems and bronchitis more common in people with HIV?
Read more here: aidsmap: Respiratory problems and bronchitis more common in people with HIV.
https://www.aidsmap.com/news/nov-2020/respirato...
@A myHIVteam Member glad to see other groups this site has, has been helpful.
How do you know if your HIV is blooming and what do you do if it happens?
asking for a friend...
RickSchott glad you like my hug dear and yes I just know you are one of gay guys here too . Like doing stuff with guys still too
@A myHIVteam Member There is no "How To" for becoming disabled and applying for it. Only your doctor can make that determination whether or not you are unable to work because of HIV. There are many… read more