Contents of this area:

HAP Client Services       CAREWare       Co-Payment and Deductible Assistance Program (CDAP)       Early Intervention and Primary Medical Care       AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP)       Health Insurance Continuation Program       Home Based Care Program       Direct Services       Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA)       (CBO)

What is the Health Insurance Continuation Program (HICP)?

The Health Insurance Continuation Program (HICP) allows participants to remain under the care of their current health care providers by assisting eligible clients with the payment of premiums associated with single or group health insurance plans. HICP has been administered by HAP since 1992 and utilizes Ryan White CARE Act Part B funds.

HICP assists individuals living with HIV/AIDS in paying their health insurance premiums if they become unable to work or if they work but have an income that does not exceed 300% of the federal poverty level.  This program will also assist eligible clients in applying for first-time coverage through the State's high risk insurance pool.

HICP coverage is also available for a period ranging from 18 to 29 months for individuals who have COBRA insurance through a former employer.  Coverage may be provided for an unlimited period of time for those who have an individual insurance

Who is eligible for HICP?

To be eligible for HICP, a program participant must:  

• Be HIV infected 
• Be a resident of Louisiana
• Have an income below 300% of the federal poverty level

How can I get more information about HICP?

 

HICP is currently administered by Acadiana CARES.  For more information about HICP, click here to go to the Acadiana CARES client services webpage or contact:

Chinelle Thornton

chinelle@acadianacares.org
or
Gloria Mason

gloria@acadianacares.org
at

Acadiana CARES
809 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 237-6140