HIV UNINSURED CARE PROGRAM | NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Empire Station, Po Box 2052, Albany, NY 12220

Eligibility

New York State resident. U.S. citizenship is not required. Eligible if waiting for Medicaid or insurance coverage. Eligible to teenagers if unable to use their parents money or resources. Call for income guidelines which is the same for all components of the program.

Hours

M-F 8:00AM-5:00PM.

(585) 256-3800

Voice

(518) 459-1641

Voice - Main | Out of state

(518) 459-0121

Fax

(800) 421-1240

Voice - TTY | New York State Relay

(800) 542-2437

Voice

[email protected]

Application process

Call for information.

Fees

No fee for services.

Service area

New York

Description

* Offers free medication for individuals with HIV/AIDS through the AIDS Drug Assistance Program/ADAP.* Offers free primary care for people with HIV/AIDS through the AIDS Drug Assistance Program/ADAP Plus. DOES NOT COVER hospitalization or Emergency Room visits.* Pays health insurance premiums for individuals with HIV/AIDS through ADAP Plus Insurance Continuum (APIC).* Offers free home care for chronically dependent individuals with HIV/AIDS.* Maintains a hotline for AIDS and HIV questions.

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What's Here

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Providing organization

NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

New York State Department of Health oversees sites and programs devoted to diagnoses, treatment and research for public health problems. Reviews quality of health related programs including nursing homes. Response to health threats. Facilitates professional medical discipline.