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AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP)
Marti (Martha) Fricano
ADAP Coordinator
e-mail: Martha E. Fricano
Nikki Isaacs, Ph.D
CARE Coordinator
Communicable Diseases Program
Bureau of Community Health
Nevada State Health Division
4150 Technology Way, Suite 101
Carson City, NV 89706
Phone: (775) 684-3499
FAX: (775) 684-4056
Eligibility
- Documentation of HIV status
- Proof of Nevada residency (utility bill, phone bill, driver's license, etc.)
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Client's income must not exceed 400% of Federal Poverty Guidelines
(approximately $40,840 a year for one person)
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Client may own a home and one car
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Additional assets cannot exceed $4,000
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Lab tests for T-Cell and Viral Load must be done every six months
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Client must re-certify eligibility status every six (6) months
- To assure continuation of possible ADAP eligibility, the ADAP application must be updated bi-annually.
- Because ADAP is the payer of last resort, all individuals applying for ADAP are screened for possible referrals to prior resources, i.e. Nevada Medicaid, County assistance, SSI, VA, Medicare Part D, Indian Health Services, etc.
How Do You Get Your Medication?
- ADAP drugs are available at two pharmacies Ð one in Las Vegas and one in Reno. In some instances, the drugs may be mailed to the ADAP client from the ADAP Pharmacy
How Do You Apply For ADAP?
- You can obtain an ADAP application by contacting your doctor, case
manager, local health department, Aid for AIDS Nevada (AFAN), Great
Basin Primary Care Association, UMC Wellness Clinic in Las Vegas or
HOPES Clinic in Reno. You may also call the ADAP office in Carson City at 775-684-3499 if you have questions regarding assistance.
How Long Must You Wait To Receive Drugs?
- It is possible to pick up prescribed drugs at your scheduled appointment when completing an ADAP application, IF you are deemed eligible, and have a current prescription from a licensed Nevada physician. ADAP can assist
with drugs listed on the formulary.
- If there is a waiting list, a Patient
Assistance Application from a pharmaceutical company will be completed and submitted for approval. This process may take a month before drugs are received. If needed, assistance programs will be researched on a case-by-case basis at the time of the ADAP appointment.
How Can You Access Additional Services?
- To obtain information regarding additional services in rural Nevada and the Reno/Sparks/Carson City area, please click here.
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- State and National Resources - Nevada specific contact information for different programs through which you can access a variety of services. This page also includes national resources, and links to other sources.
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Nevada Resources and HIV Care Providers :
Nevada has Resources that can either provide or refer you to a case manager or a health care provider. This is funded by the Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency (CARE) Act. The participating agencies are listed, as are some other resources.
- Accessing Treatments and other Resources : Nevada covers treatments and services through several programs. Other potential sources of treatments for people with HIV or Hepatitis are also listed.
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Hepatitis Resources : Nevada has Hepatitis vaccination programs, and covers some treatments for hepatitis B and Hepatitis C through their program.
Waiting List? - Sometimes a state has a waiting list people have to stay on until spaces become available. Check to see if there is a waiting list for the program by contacting them directly. According to NASTAD's most recent ADAP Watch . Nevada does not have a waiting list. Otherwise, you may need to try a Patient Assistance Program or apply for Medicaid or Medicare or private insurance. Do not ever drop your private insurance without first seeing if your state will cover part or the whole premium, especially if you have children.
- Patient Assistance Programs : the pharmaceutical industry has set up programs that offer medications for free, or at a very low price. You may have to apply directly to a specific company, or use a national service set up by a group of companies called pparx.org. There are also other companies that charge a fee for applying to these programs. Your doctor or another member of your health care team like a case manager will usually help you out to apply, although some times you need to apply to more than one company.
- Medicaid - HIV medications are covered by government programs and most private insurance. Many people with HIV disease are covered by Medicaid. If your are on Medicaid there is a wide range of services and care that are covered. You will be switched over to Medicaid if you become eligible for that program while on ADAP. This may happen if, for example, you are using ADAP to help you with your Spenddown. If you have any questions contact The Access Project (network@atdn.org) and we'll help to explain how this affects your access to drugs and care for HIV and related conditions.
- Medicare and Medicare Part D - Some people with HIV are on Medicare. Many people must apply for a Medicare Part D program to cover the costs of their medications. If you are eligible for Medicare Part D, then you will probably be switched to that instead of ADAP. In some cases ADAP will then pay for your co-pays for drugs and possibly even your Medicare Part D monthly premium. Once you reach a certain point with regards to drug expenses, however, you must somehow cover a $2,700 expense, called the doughnut hole, before your drugs are covered again by Medicare Part D. Some people end up joining ADAP again because they just don't have the money. Each state is different right now, so keep in close contact with your case manager to make sure you know of all your access options. As with Medicaid, contact us if you have questions that have not been answered by the websites listed here, your health care providers or your Case Manager. We will also go over what your case manager has set up if you like, or provide you with case management support and resources.
- Confused or Have Questions? You can always contact The Access Project (theaccessproject@atdn.org) by e-mail or phone and ask questions about all this information. We are a non-profit, community based organization whose goal is to help you access the care and resources you need. There are also many excellent resources that provide extensive descriptions and information about these programs. Check out NASTAD's list of publications for comprehensive descriptions of Medicaid, Medicare, Medicare Part D, ADAP and other important topics. Other links are also listed throughout The Access Project and the AIDS Treatment Data Network website pages.
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