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What Benefits are available to POZ People?
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ATLpozbrother:
Hello, I tested positive October 26,2011. I had no idea I was positive, suddenly I started having problems breathing, went to the ER, left because I had to return home for an urgent matter. My inability to breath increased, I could barely walk up stairs in my house, went back to the ER and was admitted and diagnosed with AIDS, PCP. I was very sick and left after a 6 day stay (hospital wanted me to stay longer). I started retroviral meds after the PCP was treated in January 2012. After starting meds, i developed MAC which required surgical removal of a HUGE cyst that developed under my chin, it was horrible. While I am better today, I feel I am out of the loop. The meds for HIV and MAC totaled $250 a month. I found a new doctor who asked why was I paying this, if you have private insurance the drug comapanies will pay the copay. I discovered this last week and this is a resource i had no idea was available.Based on the co-pay program, I now pay $50 a month for meds and not $250 I have looked into programs for assistance, but most programs require you earn an income less than $30k, so I dont qualify. I am in need of knowing what is out there and how can I seek assistance. Please help!!!! :-\