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In Minnesota, about 6,200 people are known to be infected with HIV. The HIV/AIDS Unit of the Minnesota Department of Human Services manages publicly-funded programs that support people living with HIV/AIDS to access life-extending medication therapy and medical care. The HIV/AIDS Unit Services, commonly referred to as Program HH Services, provide access to HIV medications, insurance benefits, dental services, mental health services and nutrition services for HIV-positive persons who meet program eligibility guidelines.
In mid-May, DHS will convert some MinnesotaCare enrollees to the Healthy Minnesota Contribution Program. The change will be based on income. To find out if you’re one of these clients or to get more information please check out the information contained here or call the Healthy Minnesota Contribution Program Health Care Access Line at (651) 431-2283 and 1(800) 657-3629. MinnesotaCare conversion to Healthy Minnesota Contribution Program
Minnesotans living with disabilities want to work. However, many people with disabilities fear that if they go to work, they’ll lose needed health care and other disability benefits. With DB 101 people can explore different ways to balance benefits and work.
DB 101 helps people with disabilities learn how income may impact benefits so they can make informed choices, reduce fears and ensure work is part of the plan. To get started visit http://mn.db101.org/ or call 1 (866) 333-2466 to see how DB 101 can help.
Effective January 1, 2012, Program HH will no longer pay third party copays for recipients when the third party payer has paid equal to or more than the MHCP allowable. Do not bill the recipient for the third party copay amount (see MHCP Reimbursement is Payment in Full).
Program HH will host quarterly calls for stakeholders. The purpose of these calls is to share information, answer questions and get feedback from stakeholders about Program HH services, policy changes, funding updates and the status of the ADAP Program. These calls are open to consumers and service providers. The next call is not yet scheduled. Please check back for future call information.
Starting July 1, 2010 all clients wishing to receive nutritional supplements through Program HH will need to obtain prior authorization from a Minnesota Health Care Program registered dietician every six months. The dietician will meet with you to determine your dietary needs and what supplements would be best for you. The dietician will complete a prior authorization form for you which will be sent to Program HH.
If you have insurance, Medicaid and/or Medicare please contact them to find a dietician that is covered under your program. If you only have Program HH coverage or your insurance does not cover dietician services you may contact one of these Ryan White Funded dieticians:
Danielle Morse at HCMC (612) 873-9909
Theresa Gaffney at Abbott Northwestern (612) 863-5385
Nutrition Prior Authorization Form
HIV/AIDS Programs
Department of Human Services
PO Box 64972
St. Paul, MN 55164-0972
Twin Cities Metro area: (651) 431-2414 (voice) or (651) 431-7414 (fax)
Statewide: 1 (800) 657-3761 (voice) or 1 (800) 627-3529 (TTY)
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