Friday, October 16, 2009

What's the financial burden for adopting a child with aids/hiv

What's the financial burden for adopting a child with aids/hiv?
I would like to know how much prescription drugs for hiv/aids patients costs and how much, if any, medicaid contributes. Please include sources.
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Adopting a child with AIDS is a HUGE responsibility; not only morally but also financially. If you can afford it; I would say go for it! Helping a child is the best thing you could ever do! btw, I found a really good site for the cost of monthly meds. I hope that helps. As for using medicaid for the drugs, back in '97, the Clinton administration vetoed a bill that would not allow medicaid to help with AIDS meds and ever since then, it has been an sluggish situation. Some states have their own rules for if and how medicaid can be used for AIDS meds, but you would have to contact a medicaid adviser and see what the state laws say in regards to that. Good luck
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The average cost for prescription drugs alone per year is in the neighborhood of $20k-$30k. In my state, your burden for the drugs if the child is on Medicaid will be less than $100. Many states have special programs for those with AIDs/HIV. You should review your options.
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You should seek state coverage and assistance--
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It will depend what state you are in. There is ADAP for persons living with HIV It is based on income. My partner is HIV+ and his medications are basically cover by his insurance. He pay out around $ 80.00 per month. So look at all of your options. Good Luck

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