Alabama Resource Access

• State Programs and Contact Information
• Case Management and Support Services
• HIV Treatments
• Hepatitis Resources

Alabama Information and Contacts

• Alabama Medicaid Information
• Alabama Medicare Part D Information
• Alabama Medicare Information
• Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program
• Alabama HIV/AIDS Website
• Alabama AIDS Drug Assistance Program Forms and Eligibility
• AIDS/HIV Contact Number: (334) 206-5364
• AIDS Hotline - (800) 228-0469

• Jane Cheeks
  Director, Division of HIV/AIDS Programs
  Alabama Department of Public Health
  Phone: 334-206-5364
  Fax: 334-206-2092
  jcheeks@adph.state.al.us


• Sharon Gunn, RN
  HIV/AIDS Direct Care Director
  Division of HIV/AIDS Programs
  Alabama Dept of Public Health
  Phone: 334-206-2601
  Fax: 1-888-476-4892
  sgunn@adph.state.al.us

Financial Eligibility

• Must have proof of Alabama residency and income (if any)
• Income at or below 250% of the current Federal Poverty Level.
• Not eligible for Medicaid, SSI or ADC, if no income
• No third party insurance that pays for more than 50% of the cost of covered medications. If you want to apply for coverage of what your insurance company does not cover, you need proof of your insurance coverage

Medical Eligibility

• HIV+ with proof of Western Blot. Verifications of CD4 count and most recent viral load count must be submitted with the application.
• Pregnant women and their new borns (up to 6 weeks of age) may be eligible for AZT ahead of waiting list.
• Children get ARV and pcp prophylaxis ahead of waiting list.
• Annual recertification required.

Enrollment

• Program currently capped.
• Health Department HIV Progam Coordinators provide extra coverage for medications, home care and nutrition.
• Central pharmacy distributes medications. Physician faxes or mails approval letter and prescription to central contracted pharmacy. Medication is transported to HIV/AIDS clinic or, upon request, mailed to client.

Case Management and Support Services : Find case management services, health care provider, or a network of service providers and community based organizations in a state

HIV Treatments : Listings of Treatments for people with AIDS and HIV related conditions, including preventive therapies and links to more information

Hepatitis Treatments and Vaccines : Listings of hepatitis vaccinations, immunizations, and treatments for Hepatitis C and Hepatitis B. This includes currently approved treatments and drugs in development.

Patient Assistance and Expanded Access Programs : Drugs available through Expanded Access and Patient Assistance Programs, including HIV and Hepatitis treatments and vaccines.

Educational and Informational Resources : A library of fact sheets, reports, training resources and internet links to inform, educate, and encourage collaboration and networking among communities and providers.

Simple Facts Sheets : Fact sheets on HIV and Hepatitis treatments, conditions, symptoms, research studies, and other topics. The purpose of The Simple Facts Sheets are to take complicated subjects and make them accessible.

Health and Living : Information and Links to Facts, Tips and Advice on living your life, including enjoying the present and planning for the future. Includes Food, Entertainment, Relationships, Disease Prevention, and other topics.