Care Consortiums - What are they?
The
Consortiums are responsible for the planning, development, and delivery
of HIV related services funded under Title II of the Ryan White CARE Act,
including the AIDS Drugs Assistance Program.
- Care Providers
Denver Metro Area
Mayor's
Office of HIV Resources
1391 N. Speer Boulevard, Suite 700
Denver, CO 80204
Tel: 303-285-5601
Fax: 303-285-5620
Boulder County AIDS Project
2118 Fourteenth Street
Boulder, CO 80302
Tel: 303-444-6121
Fax: 303-444-0260
Northern Colorado AIDS Project
P.O. Box 182
400 Remington
Street, Suite 100
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Tel: 970-484-4469 /
800-464-4611
Fax: 970-484-4497
Southern Colorado AIDS Project
P.O. Box 311
Colorado
Springs, CO 80901
1301 South 8 th Street, Suite 200
Colorado
Springs, CO 80906
Tel: 719-578-9092
Fax: 719-578-8690
Western Colorado AIDS Project
115 North 5 th Street, Suite
210
Grand Junction, CO 81501
Tel: 970-243-2437 /
800-765-8594
Fax: 970-243-5791
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We can help explain any program (such as ADAP, Medicaid, Insurance
Plans, Medicare, Medicare Part D, etc.) and assist you to decide what
program or programs are options. You can either use the contact
information and links on these pages yourself, or we will assist you at
any stage in the process. If you don't know where to start, let us know
by e-mail, phone or fax and we'll create a strategy with you and any
health care or support provider you may already have. - State and National Resources - Colorado
specific contact information for different programs through which you
can access a variety of services. This page also includes national
resources, and links to other sources.
- Care Networks and Care Providers :
Colorado has HIV Care Consortia agencies and organizations that can
either provide or refer you to a case manager or a health care provider.
This is funded by the Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency
(CARE) Act. The participating agencies are listed, as are some other
resources.
- Accessing Treatments
and other Resources : Colorado has a list or formulary of drugs
and other services they cover through ADAP and other programs.Other
potential sources of treatments for people with HIV or Hepatitis are
also listed.
- Hepatitis
Resources : Colorado has statewide Hepatitis vaccination
programs, and covers some treatments for hepatitis B and Hepatitis C
through their program.
Other Care Providers and Resources
In every state there are clinics, doctors and other health care
providers who treat people with HIV/AIDS. The HIVMA is a national
organization to which many doctors who treat HIV belong. There is no way
to determine how much these providers charge for their services, or what
types of insurance (some do accept Medicaid, ADAP, etc.) without
contacting them directly. If you like, The Network will help you do
that. A good resource to search for an HIV experienced doctor yourself
you could use the
HIV Provider Directory Search (HIVMA). To find a doctor who
specializes in Hepatitis treatment use the hepatitis page listed above.
Some doctors will treat both dieases. The HIVMA is a good source of
doctors for people co-infected with HIV and Hepatitis. If you know of
an HIV or a Hepatitis treating doctor or are an HIV or Hepatitis
treating doctor, we will place that information in our national database
for when clients ask us for a referral.
- Patient
Assistance Programs - Free or reduced price medications are
offered by individual drug companies, as well as other organizations and
foundations. All prescription drugs, including generic drugs, are made
by drug companies. Information includes: Who you should call or e-mail
about getting treatments,and financial and medical eligibility criteria.
Although they will not automatically cover "the doughnut hole" or
co-pays if you have Medicare Part D, some program are willing to make
arrangements and even check out any benefits for which you are eligible.
If you need help, contact them directly or let us know what drug you are
interested in, or if you are trying to contact a specific company,
foundation or organization and contact The Network at
network@atdn.org
- Federal Poverty
Guidelines : These guidelines help to determine if you are
eligible for different programs.
- Kaiseredu.org :
Educational resources for students, including people who want to know
about or learn about a specific government sponsored program, or area of
interest related to health care programs and policies. They have
tutorials you can watch on many subjects,often presented by leading
national experts. Many reports on specific topics such as HIV/AIDS,
Minority Health Issues, and Medicare Part D. Links to current updates on
policy matters and the latest news related to specific entitlement
program or policy issues. This site is part of http://www.kff.org, The
Kaiser Family Foundation website.
Doing Your Part? - In order for city, state, and federal
government to understand how important these resources are to you,
feedback is crucial. Let your HIV Care Consortium providers in your
state know you depend upon, and support their work. Let your
congresspeople know what your needs are. Volunteer at a community based
organization, clinic, or service provider, or join a national effort to
ensure everyone has access to the care, support and treatments they need
in every state.
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