News Updates

ADAP expects a waiting list on 7/6/09

State Resources

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• Idaho Unemployment Insurance - to apply for Unemployment Benefits
• Idaho Department of Health & Welfare - provides information for various state programs
• Idaho Medicaid - info for various Medicaid programs and application for assistance
• Insurance Premium Assistance Programs
• Rx Idaho - prescription assistance
• Idaho Care Line - 211 - database with programs that offer free or low cost health and human services.

HIV/STD Resources

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• Idaho Department of Health, STD/HIV 208-334-6527
• HIV Treatment & Care - info on ADAP, SPAP, eligibility, formulary, application, and case management sites
• Idaho ADAP Eligibility (pdf)
• Idaho Case Management Sites (pdf) - to apply for ADAP and other services
• Idaho ADAP Formulary (pdf)
• ADAP Contact
  Bebe Thompson
  (208) 334-5943
  Fax: (208) 332-7346
  thompsob@dhw.idaho.gov

Hepatitis Resources

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• Hepatitis A, B, and C Prevention Programs
• HCV Advocate - information, resources, research, education, support & advocacy.
• Hepatitis Natural Supplements - information about herbal supplements research for support and health of the liver by The National Institute of Health. Milk Thistle has shown to help regenerate protect and support liver functions.
• Hep C Info by National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
• General Hepatitis C Information

Federal Resources

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• Social Security 1-800-772-1213 (Toll free)
  1-800-325-0778 (TTY for people with hearing problems)
• Medicare - Help with prescription drug coverage
  1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)
  1-877-486-2048 (TTY for people with hearing problems)
• Medicare Advantage (Part C) - Extra Help with Prescription Drug Costs for people on Medicare.