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Tell Me Everything You Know About Qualifying For SSDI.
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A myHIVteam Member

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

Are You Familiar With Ryan White Funding?
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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...

A myHIVteam Member

Let me write this again my biktarvy is $3,868.74 my extra help the Ryan's white pays 203.61 then my silverscript pays the remaining they really help alot also I use it for medical and my… read more

Hi Guys
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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 ?

A myHIVteam Member

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

Trump Promises To End AIDS And Protect Preexisting Conditions In State Of Union Address:
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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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A myHIVteam Member

I say that too often perhaps

What State Has The Best Help For People With HIV?
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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?

A myHIVteam Member

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

Do You Rely On HIV Services And Funding In Your State?
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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?

A myHIVteam Member

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....

Is Health Insurance For People With HIV A Concern For You?
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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

@A myHIVteam Member all kinds of life insurance for people with hiv. Check here: https://www.google.com/search?q=life+insurance+...

Lung Disease
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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

@A myHIVteam Member glad to see other groups this site has, has been helpful.

Does HIV Come Into Bloom Like Herpes?
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How do you know if your HIV is blooming and what do you do if it happens?

asking for a friend...

A myHIVteam Member

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

How To Applying Hiv Disability
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A myHIVteam Member

@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