News Updates

North Carolina Case Management Funding Threatened - (06/17/09)

State Resources

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• North Carolina Unemployment Insurance - to apply for Unemployment Benefits
• North Carolina Dept of Social Services - variety of state assistance programs
• North Carolina Medicaid - to apply for medical assistance
• North Carolina Medicaid Enhanced Pharmacy Program
• North Carolina Medicare
• North Carolina Medicare Part D - info for recipients or providers
• North Carolina Local Health Departments

HIV/STD Resources

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• North Carolina HIV/STD Prevention & Care Office - (919) 733-7301
  HIV/AIDS Hotline: 1-888-448-4732
  
• North Carolina HIV Care Programs & Services(pdf) - Contacts for Ryan White Care Consortia, medical providers, legal assistance & Prevention for Positivies Project
• Services for People with HIV/AIDS in North Carolina - info and resources for HOPWA, ADAP, Ryan White Services, Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs, Medicare Part D and HIV/AIDS, & Federal Agencies
• North Carolina Case Management Agencies(pdf)
• North Carolina AIDS Drug Assistance Program - info, resources, eligibility, appliction & drug formulary(pdf)
• ADAP Contact
  Sally Kohls
  (919) 733-9602
  Fax: (919) 715-2993
  sally.kohls@ncmail.net
  
  Hepatitis Resources

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• Immunization Resources in North Carolina
• North Carolina Hepatitis Resource - info & links
• Hep C Hope, Inc. - info & support group
• 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.