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| People living with HIV/AIDS may find help through the Minnesota HIV/AIDS Program. To learn more about how this program can help click on any of the areas that interest you: |
| Pays for routine diagnostic, preventive and corrective dental procedures furnished under the supervision of an approved dentist. Procedures covered include: |
| • Routine root canal therapy |
| • Crowns (with approved prior authorization) |
| • Dentures (with approved prior authorization) |
| Contact your case manager, benefits specialist or the recipient help desk at (651) 431-2670 or toll free at (800) 657-3739 for more information. |
| Pays most of a person's portion of the cost of many major drugs and generic type multiple vitamins used to treat or prevent HIV-related conditions. Drugs may be purchased at any outpatient pharmacy that is a Minnesota Health Care Programs provider. |
| Also as of July 1, 2004, persons are responsible for a small copay of $1 for generic and $3 for brand-name prescriptions. |
| HIV/AIDS Drug Formulary by: |
| Pays medical insurance premiums, including, but not limited to: |
| • Conversion or individually purchased policies |
| • Medicare supplement policies |
| • Policies carried through a COBRA extension |
| • Insurance through the Minnesota Comprehensive Health Association |
| Pays for limited outpatient counseling with any state-registered mental health professional who accepts Medical Assistance. When a person does not have mental health insurance coverage or has exhausted their mental health benefits, they may apply for mental health services. |
| The mental health program does not cover the cost of medications, although there are a limited number of mental health medications available to clients enrolled in the Drug Reimbursement Program. |
| Once enrolled in the mental health program, a person is eligible for a one-hour assessment by a mental health provider of their choice. After the assessment, the mental health provider must contact Program HH to prior authorize any needed services. Mental health providers will be notified of authorization and instructed as to the number of sessions that have been approved within three working days of receipt of the completed prior authorization form. |
| Contact your case manager, benefits specialist or the recipient help desk at (651) 431-2670 or toll free at (800) 657-3739 for more information. |
| Pays up to $100 each month for enteral/nutritional supplements when ordered by a physician. These products may be purchased at any outpatient pharmacy that is Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP) provider. |
| These products are typically canned liquid drinks, which add calories and certain nutrients to the diet. The program does not cover food, vitamins or herbal nutritional supplements. |
| Contact your case manager, benefits specialist or the recipient help desk at (651) 431-2670 or toll free at (800) 657-3739 for more information. |
| To be eligible for any of these programs, you must: |
| • Have less than $25,000 in cash assets |
| • Not be on MA, MA-EPD or GAMC |
| Applications are also available at many community and clinic-based sites. |
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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