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Can a poor and uninsured person have access to treatment?

April 26, 2017person poor treatment uninsured

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Can a poor and uninsured person have access to treatment?

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Everyone who is diagosed with HIV has access to treatment and medications regardless of their income. An individual who tests positive for HIV and is subsquently diagnosed with AIDS, and is unable to work, is considered disabled. Where such a person is eligible, Medi-Cal pays for the treatment. A federal program called AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) pays for the medicines. To get more information on free treatment and medications for Los Angeles County residents, you can visit www.HIVLA.org or call 1-800-367-AIDS.