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esources more easily available. It is intended to help people living with
HIV/AIDS access the medical care they need but cannot afford. The user
is able to search for Ryan White-funded medical care providers nearest a
specific complete address, city and state, state and county, or ZIP code.
5. In a number of states Medicaid patients may be eligible for a free cell phone:
http://www.cga.ct.gov/2010/rpt/2010-R-0514.htm/
Assurance Wireless provides eligible low-income individuals with a free
wireless phone and 250 free minutes of nationwide cell phone service each
month. There are no long-term contracts, activation and recurring fees, or
surcharges for program participants.
Assurance Wireless is provided by Virgin Mobile USA and is a Lifeline
Assistance program supported by the Federal Communications Commission's
(FCC) Universal Service Fund. It is currently available in 13 states: Florida,
Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York,
North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Eligibility varies by state, although generally an individual qualifies for the
program if he or she participates in certain government assistance programs,
including Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Temporary
Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and the Supplemental Nutrition
Assistance Program (SNAP; formerly known as Food Stamps). Each state,
except Maryland and West Virginia, also allows an individual to qualify for the
program based on his or her household income. Service is terminated once
an individual no longer meets these eligibility requirements.
6. NIDA Drugs + HIV: Learn the Link Campaign: http://hiv.drugabuse.gov/
Behaviors associated with drug abuse are among the main factors in the
spread of HIV infection in the United States. Drugs can change the way the
brain works, disrupting the parts of the brain that people use to weigh risks
and benefits when making decisions. This campaign site, sponsored by the
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) connects people to information about
the link between drug abuse and HIV infection. It contains information for
young people, parents and teachers, and the media with links to our latest
research findings and news updates.
7. HRSA UCARE4LIFE :
http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2012pres/07/20120722a.html
UCARE4LIFE is a mobile texting program where the Department of Health
and Human Services (HHS) will partner with the MAC AIDS Fund to launch a
mobile texting pilot program to help patients get important reminders and tips
for managing their HIV/AIDS health issues. The program will develop a
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