Louisiana Resources
- Louisiana Medicaid
- Louisiana Hepatitis
- Louisiana HIV/AIDS Site
- Louisiana Statewide HIV/AIDS Meeting
- AIDS Hotline: 1-800-992-4379
Louisiana Contacts
- Heather Weaver, G.S.W.
Louisiana ADAP Coordinator
HIV/AIDS Program
1010 Common St, Suite 1100
New Orleans, LA 70112
Tel: (504) 568-5489
Fax: (504) 568-7042
hweaver@dhh.la.gov
Public Contact Number: (504) 568-7474 - Gayle Franklin
HICP/CDAP Coordinator
203 West 3rd Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
Phone: (337) 233-2437 ext 21
Fax: (337) 235-4178
Main Office: 504-568-7474
Eligibility Criteria
- Documented HIV infection
- Documented Louisiana residence
- Documented household income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level
- No coverage for protease inhibitors or antiretroviral outpatient medications. See below for Medicare Part D
- Current prescription for medication(s) covered by the ADAP formulary, written by a licensed physician
- No financial assets exceeding $4,000 (excluding a house and a car) Process for Certification
How to Enroll
Individuals can enroll in Louisiana ADAP through one of two processes:
- Individuals who receive medical care from an LSU Medical Center (charity hospital) will be screened for eligibility and referred by the Hospital Admission Technicians (HATs) to the Social Services Department for enrollment in Louisiana ADAP. Eligible individuals can often be screened and enrolled in the same day. Prescriptions will be filled by the pharmacy onsite at the Medical Center, and Louisiana ADAP will be billed on a monthly basis for medications listed on the current ADAP formulary that were dispensed to eligible individuals.
- Individuals who receive medical care through Ryan White Part A, Part C or from a private sector clinician must submit an application for enrollment into Louisiana ADAP. The individual, case manager or medical provider may submit this application. Completed applications and required documentation should be mailed or faxed to Heather Weaver, G.S.W., Louisiana ADAP Coordinator
ADAP and Medicare Part D -
Effective January 1, 2007, ADAP has coordinated with Ryan White Part A and Part B programs to provide assistance with premiums, deductibles and co-payments related to the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program. Eligible individuals are required to apply for the Low Income Subsidy (LIS) and sign up for a Medicare Part D plan that has been
selected by the HIV/AIDS Program in order to access medication assistance paid for by any of the Ryan White Part B programs.Getting Meds and Services
- Due to federal regulations, individuals cannot be charged a fee by a clinician's office or social service agency for completing the ADAP application, or for submitting any other required documentation.
- Completed applications will be screened for medical and financial eligibility. This process takes approximately seven to ten business days. If determined to be eligible for Louisiana ADAP, individuals will receive an ADAP certification card verifying their enrollment status. With this certification card ADAP participants can utilize the services of the pharmacy at the LSU Medical Center nearest to them. Prescriptions for medication on the ADAP formulary will be filled at no cost for these individuals. However it is important that medication be provided from only one Medical Center.
- Individuals who receive medical care through Ryan White Part A, Part C or from a private sector clinician are required to complete a full ADAP Recertification, including medical, residential, financial and third party provider screening, on an annual basis. The annual medical screening process requires that the applicant's clinician complete a medical form provided by the HIV/AIDS Program. Eligibly recertification requires that the individual provide current residential, financial and third party provider documentation during full ADAP Recertification and every six months or as eligibility status changes.
Louisiana Program Contacts - Louisiana specific contact information for different programs through which you can access a variety of services. Includes links to other resources. 
Case Management, Health Care and Support Services :
Find a health care provider, case management services, or service providers and community organizations in Louisiana, including the AIDS Education and Training Center in your region.
Accessing HIV or Hepatitis Treatments and other Resources : The treatments and services covered in Louisiana and other potential sources of treatments for people with HIV or Hepatitis are also listed. 
Hepatitis Treatment, Care and other Resources : Louisiana Hepatitis vaccination, immunization, treatment coverage for hepatitis, including HCV and HBVLouisiana ADAP Financial Documentation Requirements
- A copy of the most recent Tax Return
- A copy of the most recent pay stub indicating the time period covered by the check (i.e. weekly, bi-weekly, monthly)
- A statement from the unemployment office stating no record of employment
- A copy of current award letter for SSI, SSDI, Food Stamps, VA, Workers Comp, pension or other benefit
- A copy of SSI, SSDI, Food Stamps, VA, Workers Comp, pension or other benefit, monthly check
- A bank statement showing a monthly direct deposit of SSI, SSDI, Food Stamps, VA, Workers Comp, pension or other benefit
- A legal document showing the amount of child support or alimony
- A legal affidavit declaring the amount of monthly cash income or a client's lack of income, (available at any Part B Service Provider agency through a contract with AIDSLaw or in New Orleans through contacting AIDSLaw directly at (504) 821-2601 or email aidslaw@bellsouth.net)
Please note: if the applicant lives with an adult family member or a legal spouse, financial
documentation is required from all of these individuals.
Example: an adult son living with his parents counts as a three-person household,
and financial documentation is required from all three individuals.
Example: an adult female lives with a two friends/room mates, but since none
of them are family and she is not married to either one, financial
documentation is only required from the applicant
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