PS: Re: Going Off Meds for a Month Part II

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I should have also added, that if you have a very low CD4 count, the risk of

going off of antiretrovirals might be more serious than the potential for

resistance, depending on the length of time involved.

Here is another common strategy used by folks that might help you. In some

jurisdictions, there are available HOPWA or White funds for " emergency

financial assistance. " These funds are typically used to pay rent or utilities.

For years, savvy case managers have worked with clients to deal with short term

drug costs by having them pay the out of pocket for meds in order to create an

urgent need for rent and utilities assistance, which is then covered by those

programs. This is a limited, short term solution and should only be pursued

under the guidance of an informed case manager.

Best of luck to you,

mark

Mark Hubbard

Nashville, TN

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> > > I am wondering how harmful it would be to go off Meds for a month until my

Medicare part D kicks in. I just cannot afford to pay out of pocket for these

meds .. I am so financially drained. Advice needed.

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