Seek HIV-Positive Support Services Ask your doctor about local HIV and AIDS support groups. Or ask for a referral to a mental health professional, such as a psychologist, psychiatrist, or clinical social worker.

Where can you go for help if you have HIV?

Its important to find a doctor who has experience treating HIV. Your local Planned Parenthood health center can help you get the treatment you need. HIV.gov can also help you find an HIV doctor and other support services in your area.

Can I get financial help if I have HIV?

Individuals living with HIV and AIDS may be eligible for additional services funded through the Ryan White Program, including case management, nutritional support, transportation and free legal services. Contact the California Department of Public Healths Office of AIDS at (916) 449-5900 for more information.

Does HIV positive qualify for disability?

Does HIV/AIDS Make Me Eligible For Social Security Benefits? Disability under Social Security is based on your inability to work because of a medical condition. Therefore, a person with an HIV infection is likely to be considered disabled if his/her infection is symptomatic, including AIDS.

What to do when you find out you are HIV positive?

The first step after testing positive for HIV is to see a health care provider, even if you dont feel sick. Prompt medical care and treatment with HIV medicines as soon as possible is the best way to stay healthy.

What does ADAP cover?

The AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) is a state and territory-administered program authorized under Part B that provides FDA-approved medications to low-income people living with HIV who have limited or no health coverage from private insurance, Medicaid, or Medicare.

What drugs does ADAP cover?

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Who qualifies for ADAP?

Be at least 18 years old; Have an annual Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) that does not exceed 500% Federal Poverty Level based on household size and income; Not be fully covered by Medi-Cal or any other third party payers.

Is diabetes type one a disability?

The short answer is Yes. Under most laws, diabetes is a protected as a disability. Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes are protected as disabilities.

Can you claim disability allowance if you have diabetes?

Is diabetes a disability? Under the 2010 Equality Act, type 1 diabetes is defined as a disability, in that it may have a substantial, long-term, negative impact on a persons ability to carry out normal, day-to-day activities. Many people with type 2 diabetes are also covered by this definition.

Is anyone working on a cure for diabetes?

Is there a cure for type 2 diabetes? Theres no cure yet, but our scientists are working on a ground-breaking weight management study, to help people put their type 2 diabetes into remission. Remission is when blood glucose (or blood sugar) levels are in a normal range again.

How long until diabetes is cured?

Complete remission: When the blood glucose level returns to normal levels completely outside of the range of diabetes or prediabetes and stays there for at least 1 year without any medications. Prolonged remission: When complete remission lasts for at least 5 years.

Is diabetes curable in future?

Despite its huge impact, there is still no cure for any type of diabetes. Most treatments help patients manage the symptoms to a certain extent, but diabetics still face multiple long-term health complications.

Does diabetes qualify as a disability?

The short answer is Yes. Under most laws, diabetes is a protected as a disability. Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes are protected as disabilities.

Can you get disability for high blood pressure and diabetes?

There is no longer a specific disability listing for high blood pressure. Which disability listings the SSA looks at to evaluate whether you are disabled depends on what damage your high blood pressure has caused. Some patients who suffer from hypertension have arterial damage that affects the heart.