California Access Project

• State Programs and Contact Information
• Case Management and Support Services
• HIV Treatments
• Hepatitis Resources

California Resources

• Office of AIDS and Department of Public Health
• California AIDS Hotline and Resource Directory
• California ADAP
• Description and Eligibility for California ADAP
• California Medicare Part D and ADAP
• California Medicaid (Medi-Cal)
• Medicare California

California ADAP and HIPP (PDF format)

• Drugs available through California ADAP
• Local ADAP Co-ordinators throughout the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Payment

California ADAP

Therese Ploof
Chief, ADAP Section
California Department of Health Services
1616 Capitol Ave. Suite 616
Sacramento, CA 95814
Tel: (916) 449-5942
Fax: (916) 449-5959
e-mail: therese.ploof@cdph.ca.gov
Public Contact Number: (916) 449-5900

ADAP Eligibility

• HIV + or AIDS diagnosis
• Over 18 yrs of age
• Prescription for a covered drug from a CA licensed physician
• Income at or below 400% of the current Federal Poverty Level
• If your income is too high to qualify but is less than $50,000, A sliding scale co-payment based on annual state income tax liability can apply
• Your health insurance does not provide drugs as a benefit or your co-payment plan is causing financial hardship or you cannot be enrolled in HMO, health insurance programs or other public programs
• Annual recertification required

Enrollment
For local ADAP enrollment sites and pharmacies, call PMDC at (888) 311-7632 or (888) 575-ADAP for the most up-to-date listing.

Case Management and Support Services : Find case management services, health care provider, or a network of service providers and community based organizations in a state

HIV Treatments : Listings of Treatments for people with AIDS and HIV related conditions, including preventive therapies and links to more information

Hepatitis Treatments and Vaccines : Listings of hepatitis vaccinations, immunizations, and treatments for Hepatitis C and Hepatitis B. This includes currently approved treatments and drugs in development.

Patient Assistance and Expanded Access Programs : Drugs available through Expanded Access and Patient Assistance Programs, including HIV and Hepatitis treatments and vaccines.

Educational and Informational Resources : A library of fact sheets, reports, training resources and internet links to inform, educate, and encourage collaboration and networking among communities and providers.

Simple Facts Sheets : Fact sheets on HIV and Hepatitis treatments, conditions, symptoms, research studies, and other topics. The purpose of The Simple Facts Sheets are to take complicated subjects and make them accessible.

Health and Living : Information and Links to Facts, Tips and Advice on living your life, including enjoying the present and planning for the future. Includes Food, Entertainment, Relationships, Disease Prevention, and other topics.