HIV UNINSURED CARE PROGRAM | NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237

Eligibility

New York State resident. U.S. citizenship is not required. Eligible if waiting for Medicaid or insurance coverage. Eligible to teen-agers 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.

(518) 473-8600

Voice - Main | Visitor Reception Center/Information

(518) 459-1641

Voice - Intake | Out of state

(518) 459-0121

Voice

(800) 542-2437

Voice

https://www.nyhealth.gov/diseases/aids/resources/adap/index.htm

Application process

Call for information.

Fees

No fee for service.

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.

Data provided by

211 Mid New York

What's Here

Health Insurance/Dental Coverage Health Insurance Premium Assistance Home Health Aide Services Home Nursing Medical Information Services

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.