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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.
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As of September 1, 2011, Program HH will no longer require initial prior authorization for mental health services. Mental Health claims submitted prior to September 1, 2011 will still require a valid prior authorization code. After September 1, 2011 Program HH will operate with the same session limits for procedural codes as Medical Assistance. It is important to note that Program HH does not cover all mental health procedural codes. If you have a question about which procedure codes Program HH covers please contact Program HH Customer Care at (651) 431-2398 or the Minnesota Provider Help Desk at (651) 431-2700.
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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).
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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 Thursday, October 13th, 2011 from 1:00-2:30 PM.
The number to access the call is (651) 431-7200. The conference ID is 6858. There is no password required to enter the call. If you would like to participate via Go-To Meeting, please RSVP to Mary Grandy at mary.m.grandy@state.mn.us by Monday, October 10th. |
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.
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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:
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Danielle Morse at HCMC (612) 873-9909
Theresa Gaffney at Abbott Northwestern (612) 863-5385
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At the beginning of his Administration, President Obama instructed the White House Office of National AIDS Policy (ONAP) to develop a National HIV/AIDS Strategy and re-focus our response to the HIV epidemic in the United States. ONAP conducted 14 community discussions in locations across the United States, including a discussion in Minneapolis. The focus of these discussions was to gather public input and ideas from individuals living with HIV as well as other stakeholders and interested parties. The feedback from these meetings has been released in a summary report.
Office of National AIDS Policy Town Hall Meeting Summary Report
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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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