Ensuring Economic Security for HIV Patients by Providing Opportunities Out of Poverty
Abstract
Topic: Ensuring Economic Security for HIV Patients by Providing Opportunities Out of Poverty
Objectives: This workshop will enable participants to: 1) Identify and list various programs for HIV Patients 2) Review income guidelines for each program; Discuss methods of referring clients to various agencies 3) Review appeal rights procedures when application is denied
Many low income HIV patients may be eligible for a wide range of programs to help them pay for health care, prescription, and food. The workshop will cover the key resources to help connect eligible HIV patients to a wide range of programs.
Proposal Summary
Objectives: This workshop will enable participants to: 1) Identify and list various programs for HIV Patients 2) Review income guidelines for each program; Discuss methods of referring clients to various agencies 3) Review appeal rights procedures when application is denied Outline: A. Medicare . Medicare A . Medicare B . Medicare C . Hospital Medicare . Nursing Medicare B. Medicaid C. Community Care Services D. Nursing Medicaid E. Spousal Impoverishment F. Supplemental Security Income G. Adult Medically Needy "Spend Down" H. Medicare Savings Program I. Medicare Part D Subsidies (Extra Help) J. Hospice: . Medicare Hospice . Medicaid Hospice K. Housing
Relevance And Significance
Social determinants Programming for people living with disabilities and HIV/AIDS
Session Format
Workshop
Keywords
HIV Patients, Medicare, Medicaid, Economic security for HIV patients
Location
Room 218/220
Publication Type and Release Option
Presentation (Open Access)
Recommended Citation
Gay, Evelyn D., "Ensuring Economic Security for HIV Patients by Providing Opportunities Out of Poverty" (2016). 9th Annual Rural HIV Research and Training Conference (2014-2019). 2.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/ruralhiv/2016/2016/2
Ensuring Economic Security for HIV Patients by Providing Opportunities Out of Poverty
Room 218/220
Topic: Ensuring Economic Security for HIV Patients by Providing Opportunities Out of Poverty
Objectives: This workshop will enable participants to: 1) Identify and list various programs for HIV Patients 2) Review income guidelines for each program; Discuss methods of referring clients to various agencies 3) Review appeal rights procedures when application is denied
Many low income HIV patients may be eligible for a wide range of programs to help them pay for health care, prescription, and food. The workshop will cover the key resources to help connect eligible HIV patients to a wide range of programs.
