News Updates

04-1-09 ADAP Program no longer able to pay for Medicaid Spendown

State Resources

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• Washington Unemployment Benefits - applying for unemployment insurance
• Washington Department of Social and Health Services - info, resources, and assistance programs.
• Washington Medical Assistance - info, eligibility, and application for medical assistance/Medicaid.
• Medicare Part D - Prescription Drug Assistance
• Local Dept of Social and Health Services - to apply for assistance programs

HIV/STD Resources

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• Washington HIV Client Services 1-877-376-9316 (toll free) or (360) 236-3426
• Washington State AIDS Drug Assistance Program (Early Intervention Program) - information, enrollment, eligibility, & formularies: ADAP drug formulary for patients with other coverage(pdf), ADAP drug formulary for patients with no other coverage(pdf)
• Washington HIV Health Insurance Programs - Insurance Premium Payment Program (EHIP), COBRA Health Insurance Continuation, Washington State Health Insurance Pool (WSHIP), and Medicaid
• Washington HIV Care/Case Management - supportive case managers to help individuals living with HIV to access primary medical care and medications, identify and remove barriers to medical care, and ensure adherence to a prescribed treatment plan. List of local case managers or call (360) 236-3457 for more information.
• Washington Regional AIDS Network - Regional AIDSNET office which manages local HIV care and regional public health offices and community-based organizations.
• Washington Regional Care Consortium - comprehensive continuum of care for individuals with HIV disease and their families
• ADAP Contact
  Richard Aleshire
  (360) 236-3477
  Fax: (360) 664-2216
  richard.aleshire@doh.wa.gov

Hepatitis Resources

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• Immunization Action Coalition of Washington
• Washington Viral Hepatitis - info, resources, and treatment help.
  Hepatitis Hotline 1-866-917-4HEP
• 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 Advantage (Part C) - Extra Help with Prescription Drug Costs for people on Medicare.