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The U.S. AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) is a $1.4 billion service that is part of Title II of the Ryan White CARE Act. There is a nationwide network of ADAPs that provide free medications to HIV-positive people in the U.S. who are poor, uninsured or underinsured. Approximately 148,000 HIV-positive people currently receive free medications through their ADAP.
As of August 19, 2009, there were 157 individuals on AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) waiting lists in seven states. Four ADAPs, two with current waiting lists, have instituted additional cost-containment measures since April 1, 2009. Eleven ADAPs, including three with current waiting lists, are considering implementing new or additional cost-containment measures by the end of March 2010. Details are in the list on the right.
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Arizona: | Reduced formulary
Considering new/additional cost-containment measures
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Arkansas: | Program capped on September 2, 2009
Reduced formulary, lowered financial eligibility |
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California: | Anticipating new/additional cost-containment measures
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Hawaii: | Considering new/additional cost-containment measures |
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Idaho: | Considering new/additional cost-containment measures |
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Indiana: | Considering new/additional cost-containment measures |
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Iowa: | 7 individuals on waiting list, reduced formulary
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Kentucky: | 50 individuals on waiting list
Considering new/additional cost-containment measures
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Missouri: | Considering new/additional cost-containment measures |
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Montana: | 24 individuals on waiting list
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Nebraska: | 70 individuals on waiting list
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North Dakota: | Considering new/additional cost-containment measures |
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Ohio: | Considering new/additional cost-containment measures |
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South Dakota | 1 individual on waiting list (as of Sept. 2, 2009)
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Tennessee: | Considering new/additional cost-containment measures
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Washington | Reduced formulary (for uninsured clients only)
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Wyoming | 5 individuals on waiting list
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