About the Access Project
The Access Project is a national counseling, referral, education and advocacy program of The Network. We assist people in need of, or currently covered by:
- Private insurance
- AIDS Drug Assistance Programs
- State Drug Assistance Programs
- Medicare Part D
- Medicaid
- No insurance
- Patient Assistance Programs
The CARE Pharmacy network is the sole provider of anti retroviral medications for Medicaid and ADAP patients in the District of Columbia. This expanded program will result in a substantial increase in the number of HIV patients covered for these drugs.
Financial Eligibility
- Income at or below 500% of the current Federal Poverty Level
- Liquid assets cannot exceed $25,000
- Must be a D.C. resident
- Individuals with private insurance can access ADAP if insurance cap is reached
Medical Eligibility
- HIV+
- Documentation from a physician or a copy of HIV test result
Enrollment
- Proof of residency in DC
- Medical documentation
- Proof of income
Other Services
- There is an Insurance Continuation Program that can help with paying for insurance premiums
- Private confidential counseling also available
Call the AIDS Hotline at 202.332.2437 or visit the web site at www.atdn.org/access/states/dc/dc.html
Visit the ADAP Program
For more information, contact Heather Ruffner, CARE's ADAP Program Coordinator, at 703-414-5437 or email her at hruffner@carepharmacies.com
or Carolyn Miller at 703-842-0832 or by email cmiller@carepharmacies.com
Exclusive CARE Pharmacy Providers in the D.C. Area