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Medical Coding Clinic, Clearinghouse, and Inquiries

A tool from Coding Clinic Advisor through which specific coding questions may be submitted.

NeedyMeds

NeedyMeds is a 501(c)(3) national non-profit that connects people to programs that will help them afford their medications and other healthcare costs.

Gilead Advancing Access Copay Coupon Program

• Provides up to $7,200 per year for prescription copays
• Any income level is eligible, no lifetime limit
• Resident of the U.S. or its territories; SSN not required
• Must be commercially insured, or have Medicare with no Part D benefits
• This program does not use public charge as an eligibility determination

Georgia Greater Than AIDS: Knowledge is Power

For testing, PrEP and HIV treatment resources in Georgia, call the Georgia HIV / AIDS Information Line at 1-800-551-2728 or find services here. The Georgia Ryan White Program provides services to low-income individuals with HIV. The AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) provides access to HIV medications.

HIV.gov: Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis

This page from HIV.org describes PrEP, its role in preventing HIV infection, and information on providers and insurance coverage.

ViiVConnect Savings Program (Injectable PrEP)

• Covers cost of Apretude and injection support services
• Copay assistance: no income limit;
  Medication assistance: income at or below 500% FPL
• Copay assistance: commercial insurance;
  Medication assistance: ineligible for Medicaid/Mi Salud Health AND no prescription drug coverage OR have a Medicare Part B or D or Advantage Plan OR limited commercial insurance plan
• Resident of the U.S. or its territories; Social Security Number (SSN) not required
• Check to see if ViiVConnect is used as a determination for public charge

State PrEP Assistance Programs

NASTAD maintains a list of PrEP assistance programs in a variety of states.

Patient Advocate Foundation Co-Pay Relief

Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF) is a national 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization which provides case management services and financial aid to Americans with chronic, life threatening and debilitating illnesses.

• Provides up to $7,500 per year for prescription copays
• Income at or below 400% FPL plus cost of living index
• U.S. resident; SSN or alien registration number required
• Must have health insurance (includes Medicare)
• This program does not use public charge as an eligibility determination

Gilead Advancing Access Patient Support Program (Oral PrEP)

• Covers cost of Truvada or Descovy
• Income at or below 500% FPL but above 138% FPL (Medicaid eligible)
• Resident of the U.S. or its territories; SSN not required; undocumented residents eligible
• Must be uninsured, insurance denies coverage, or have Medicare with no Part D benefits
• This program does not use public charge as an eligibility determination

Female Condoms: Effectiveness and Benefits

This page from WebMD describes the effectiveness and benefits of female condoms.