News Updates

Dallas to cut $325K for HIV/AIDS - (06/08/09)

State Resources

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• State Assistance Information - Dial 211 for information on Food Stamps, Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families and other programs.
• Texas Medicaid
• Texas Medicare - Aging and Disability Services

HIV/STD Resources

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• HIV/STD Programs - 1-512-533-3000
• Directory of Texas HIV/STD Services by County
• Guidelines and Brochures - for the Texas HIV Medications Program
• Texas Ryan White Part A Medical Providers Contacts(pdf)
• Texas SPAP - assistance with co-pays, deductibles and donut holes for people on Medicare Part D. Information also available at Ramsell Public Health Rx
• Texas HIV Medications Program
  1-800-255-1090
  Texas HIV Medication Program
  ATTN: MSJA, MC 1873
  PO Box 149347
  Austin, Texas 78714-9347
  E-mail: THMP


• Texas HIV Medication Program Formulary(pdf)
• ADAP Contact
  Dwayne Haught
  (512) 533-3002
  Fax: (512) 371-4670
  dwayne.haught@dshs.state.tx.us

Hepatitis Resources

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• Hepatitis Programs and Resources: 1-512-458-7676
• Hepatitis Support Groups
• 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 Part C - Social Security Help with Prescription Drug Costs