It was announced July 1, 2010 that HIV-infected individuals in Ohio and across the country will face a new challenge in regards to medication assistance.

It is the Columbus AIDS Task Force's hope and promise to make this time less intimidating for our clients and others who may need assistance. Whether or not you qualify to receive financial assistance through OHDAP and Ryan White, CATFs qualified case managers are available to help you find other avenues by which to continue your treatment. Treatment of HIV is crucial, and we do not want anyone left behind.

Below, you will find several links to information regarding new eligibility requirements, explanations for the current situation, press releases and additional resources. We ask that you please be patient during this process, as we find new resources and help the hundreds of people affected by these changes.

Reasons Changes were needed

What are the changes? (including eligibility)

Ohio Department of Health Press Release


Columbus AIDS Task Force Press Release (in .pdf)

The Patients Assistance and Savings Program, pharmacuetical guide from AETC (in .pdf)

Ohio Department of Health Cost Containment Guide(in .pdf)



Patient Assistance Programs:

Partnership for Prescription Assistance
1.888.477.2669

Rx Hope
1.877.267.0517

Together Rx Access
1.800.444.4106

Rx Assist – Patient Assistance Program

Patient Assistance

Needy Meds

Charitable Pharmacy of Central Ohio
614.227.0301

Co-Pay Assistance Programs for Anti-Retroviral Medications (in .pdf)



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