HIV Medication Assistance
Maryland has two programs that provide assistance with HIV/AIDS medication. The programs are:
MADAP
The AIDS Administration provides prescription coverage for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH/A) through the Maryland AIDS Drug Assistance Program (MADAP).
MADAP is a statewide program, funded primarily through the Ryan White CARE Act, that helps low to moderate income Maryland residents who are HIV infected receive assistance purchasing the medications they need to treat HIV. The list of medicines covered by MADAP (the MADAP formulary) covers a wide range of medications used to treat HIV infection, opportunistic infections, and complications of HIV infection or related conditions.
To qualify for MADAP you must:
- be a Maryland resident
- be HIV positive
- meet certain income guidelines
PAC
PAC stands for the Primary Adult Care (PAC) Program. PAC was formerly known as the Maryland Pharmacy Assistance Program (MPAP). PAC is a program administered by the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene that provides prescription coverage and primary care services to low-income Maryland residents who do not qualify for Medicaid. Individuals are enrolled into managed care organizations and receive complete prescription drug coverage and primary care services. Persons living with HIV/AIDS who qualify for PAC are not eligible for MADAP. Call (800) 226-2142 or go to the website at http://www.dhmh.state.md.us/mma/pac/index.htm for more information on PAC.
Click here to check income guidelines for medication assistance. You may also call (410) 767-6535 or (800) 205-6308.
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