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How To Get Free HIV Treatment In California As An International Student?

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Los Angeles, CA

Hey there. I have been planning to apply to study in UCLA Extension in the upcoming year. I am HIV+ and have been under treatment since my diagnosis and am undetectable. I am currently in my home country. I wanted to know my options of continuing my treatment during my time in California and wanted to know how to get free treatment. My private health plans don't include pre-existing conditions and if they do I need to wait for at least six months. I have called ADAP California call center, they… read more

September 11, 2023
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A myHIVteam Member

To get free HIV treatment in California as an international student, you can explore the following options:

1. State Programs
- AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP): Provides medications to low-income people living with HIV who have limited or no health insurance. You can use the ADAP Directory to find resources in Show Full Answer

To get free HIV treatment in California as an international student, you can explore the following options:

1. State Programs:
- AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP): Provides medications to low-income people living with HIV who have limited or no health insurance. You can use the ADAP Directory to find resources in California.

2. Local Health Centers:
- Find a local health center that provides HIV care, including testing, prevention, and other health services. These centers serve everyone regardless of immigration status or ability to pay.

3. Nonprofit Organizations:
- Apply for help from nonprofits that assist with HIV care. Organizations like Good Days may provide coverage for specific treatments, though you will need to check their eligibility criteria and go through their application process.

4. Pharmaceutical Companies:
- Many pharmaceutical companies offer patient assistance programs (PAPs) to help people pay for HIV medications, regardless of immigration status.

5. Emergency Medicaid:
- If HIV causes a medical emergency, you are eligible for emergency Medicaid coverage, which is legal for non-citizens under federal law.

6. Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program:
- This program helps cover treatment costs and is designed to assist people who need it, including those with undocumented status.

For more detailed information, you can refer to resources like the Kaiser Family Foundation or the ADAP Directory.

September 5
A myHIVteam Member

Your country gives 12 boxes of HIV meds to your friend upon their visit?

September 11, 2023
A myHIVteam Member

Hope you get help if not my friend comes home for her treatment every year!

September 11, 2023

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