AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) Resources

The ADAP program in California is administered by Ramsell Public Health Rx. For more information about the current formulary, enrollment sites, and participating pharmacies, visit their website or call 1-888-311-7632.

The California Office of AIDS is responsible for coordinating ADAP, along with state programs, services, and activities relating to HIV/AIDS.

HIV/AIDS Resources
AIDS Project Los Angeles is an excellent resource for information on benefits programs and how they relate to HIV/AIDS.

The AIDS Hotline of California has information on approximately 1,200 organizations that serve people with HIV/AIDS and STDs. The hotline's toll free number is 1-800-367-2437.

HIV L.A. Resource DirectoryHIV LA provides a comprehensive resource directory of service providers for persons living with HIV in Los Angeles County. Listings are categorized by geographic region.

The Journal of the American Medicine Association (JAMA) is an international peer-reviewed medical journal. JAMA has an HIV/AIDS section that publishes current research, news, prevention facts, updates, references, guidelines, treatment reviews and drug information.

Project InformProject Inform is an advocacy organization that provides information on treatment for people living with HIV/AIDS, caregivers, healthcare and service providers. Project Inform advocates for regulatory policies, legislation, funding for HIV research, treatment and an AIDS cure. This website contains information on treatment, women's issues, education and a national hotline.

The California Office of AIDS is responsible for coordinating state programs, services, and activities relating to HIV/AIDS. The Office of AIDS has three Branches:

  1. HIV/AIDS Epidemiology;
  2. HIV Education and Prevention Services; and
  3. HIV Care.

This website contains reports, education and prevention information and an Office of AIDS Directory.

Prescription Drug Discount Programs
NeedyMeds, Inc. provides information about Patient Assistance Programs (PAPs) to individuals, healthcare professionals, patient advocates, social service workers and others. NeedyMeds, Inc. also assists with completing applications for PAPs.

PhRMAPhRMA and its member companies launched the Partnership for Prescription Assistance - a directory of all Patient Assistance Programs (PAPs) and the prescriptions that are covered. Partnership for Prescription Assistance directs individuals to appropriate PAPs.

RxAssist has a database of Patient Assistance Programs, with up-to-date information on how to access assistance from nearly 100 companies and more than 700 medications.

MedpinMedicine for People in Need (Medpin) works with providers to improve access to prescription drugs for people in need. Medpin provides links to no-cost Patient Assistance Program information.

The Access to Benefits Coalition provides information on prescription drug savings programs for low-income Medicare beneficiaries.

The AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) provides prescription coverage for HIV related medication. ADAP can cover some or all of the cost of prescription drugs. Use the ADAP site locator to find your local enrollment office.

Finding a Benefits Planner
The federal government pays benefits planners in communities around the country to help people think ahead about benefits issues. Social Security's Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) Program provides counseling to people who are planning for work and receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.

To find a benefits planner near you, use DB101's Benefits Planners Directory.

Community Based Organizations
Various community-based organizations provide staff to work with people concerning a range of options on state, federal, public, and private health and income programs. Counseling about benefits, as a community service, is an emerging field of expertise with different levels of services available. Some organizations may work with specific populations while others work with individuals with any type of disability.

Goodwill Industries services range from personal evaluation and office skills training to career counseling, childcare, and transportation. Some of these centers conduct Benefits Planning Assistance and Outreach for Social Security and Medicare beneficiaries related to work activity.

Goodwill IndustriesFind locations at http://www.goodwill.org, or by calling (voice) 1-800-664-6577.

California Foundation for Independent Living Centers logoThe California Foundation for Independent Living Centers lists 29 centers serving individuals with all disabilities. Many of these centers conduct Benefits Planning Assistance and Outreach for Social Security and Medicare beneficiaries related to work activity. Most independent living centers can refer callers to local benefit program information if they do not have these services.

Find the list of independent living centers at http://www.cfilc.org, or by calling (voice) 916-325-1690 or (TTY) 916-325-1695.

The AIDS Hotline database contains 1,300 organizations providing HIV/AIDS services throughout California. Some of these organizations offer case management, benefits planning, and benefits counseling services that can include assistance with public and private benefits programs.

Find the list of AIDS organizations at http://www.aidshotline.org, or by calling (voice) 1-800-367-AIDS (2437) or (TTY) 1-888-225-AIDS (2437).

Disability Rights California provides representation for consumers of public programs who are disabled. Website publications include topics on health care, benefit programs, and In Home Supportive Services.