HIV/AIDS Center
AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP)
We help ensure that HIV-positive uninsured and under-insured individuals have access to medication.
Who we serve:
- Individuals who:
- are a resident of California;
- are HIV infected;
- are 18 years of age or older;
- have a Federal Adjusted Gross Income (FAGI) that does not exceed $50,000;
- have a valid prescription from a licensed California physician; and
- lack private insurance that covers the medications or do not qualify for no-cost Medi-Cal.
- have one of the following prescription coverage insurances:
- Private Insurance Coverage with Prescription Drug Coverage: ADAP assists clients with private insurance prescription drug coverage in meeting many out-of-pocket costs.
- Private Insurance Coverage with Prescription Drug Coverage: ADAP assists clients with private insurance prescription drug coverage in meeting many out-of-pocket costs.
- Private Insurance/Premium Payment Program: Covers eligible people who have to leave their job because of HIV/AIDS-related illness and are need premium payment assistance will be referred to the Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency/Health Insurance Premium Payment (CARE/HIPP) Program or the Medi-Cal/HIPP Program.
- Medicare Part D Premium Payment Program: ADAP clients with Medicare Part D premiums may be eligible for payment assistance through the ADAP Premium Payment Program administered by the CARE/HIPP Program.
- Medicare Part D: All Medicare Part D eligible ADAP clients are required to use the prescription drug benefits available under that plan. ADAP can help clients meet many out-of-pocket costs associated with coverage available under Medicare Part D.
What you should know:
Antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) slow the disease and help prevent life threatening illnesses that HIV-positive individuals can get due to their low immune systems. ARVs enhance the quality of life for many HIV-positive persons and help them remain healthy and work for as long as possible.
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Contact Information
Craig Webb, Program Administrator
805-652-3310
3147 Loma Vista Road
Ventura, CA 93003