Re: How does the ADAP crisis affect non HIV medications?

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I'm on California ADAP and I've had no luck getting it to pay for injectable testosterone. Is anyone else having this problem? Is there any way to challenge ADAP decisions?JoeFrom: Vergel <nelsonvergel@...>Pozhealth < >Sent: Thu, July 8, 2010 7:59:22 AMSubject: How does the ADAP crisis affect non HIV medications?

GangI am wondering if anyone here who has got non HIV medications paid by ADAP has had any problems lately now that formularies are being reduced.In particular, Testim, Androgel, blood pressure /lipid lowering meds, etc Regards, VergelPoWeRUSA.org

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Last year I was able to get them to pay for injectable Testosterone by having my doctor fillout some forms. This year we went through the whole process and it was denied, and I have no idea how to APPEAL this, there doesn't seem to be a APPEAL process in CA. My friend *WAS* able to get them to pay for the Gel. From: joecornish@...Date: Thu, 8 Jul 2010 10:52:47 -0700Subject: Re: How does the ADAP crisis affect non HIV medications?

I'm on California ADAP and I've had no luck getting it to pay for injectable testosterone. Is anyone else having this problem? Is there any way to challenge ADAP decisions?JoeFrom: Vergel <nelsonvergel >Pozhealth < >Sent: Thu, July 8, 2010 7:59:22 AMSubject: How does the ADAP crisis affect non HIV medications?

GangI am wondering if anyone here who has got non HIV medications paid by ADAP has had any problems lately now that formularies are being reduced.In particular, Testim, Androgel, blood pressure /lipid lowering meds, etc Regards, VergelPoWeRUSA.org

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In New Jersey, we were just notified of drastic changes to one of the most expansive formularies and generous financial limits in the country. It was an open formulary where any drug prescribed was covered. While at first, I thought this was a good idea, but then I read that they were paying for hair growth drugs! NJ is now greatly reducing their financial requirements, resulting in 600+ people being dropped from ADAP. I'd rather pay for my sinus medications if it means that someone else gets their HIV drugs. Even the drugs for ED, which can be directly related to HIV's reduction in testosterone, are no longer covered. They did cover injectible testosterone, but now I have to find out if that will still be covered.

These are very tough economic times for everyone, and while I was fortunate to benefit in the past, I am willing to take one for the team, to ensure that everyone has access to their HIV drugs.