Washington State AIDS Drug Assistance Program (Early Intervention Program): Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Washington Program?
Am I Eligible?
How Do I Enroll?
What Documents Are Needed?
What Drugs Are Covered?
Where Can I Fill Prescriptions?
What Are My Rights?
Where Can I Get More Information About HIV/AIDS?
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What is the Washington Program?
Washington State AIDS Drug Assistance Program (Early Intervention Program) pays for a variety of services to help meet the health care needs of low to moderate income people with HIV who live in Washington.
Washington State AIDS Drug Assistance Program (EIP) offers the following services:
Prescription medications - program pays for certain HIV-related prescription medications. For clients with insurance, this program may pay what insurance doesn't for formulary covered medications.
Washington State AIDS Drug Assistance Program (EIP) clients receive a client identification number and a pharmacy card. They can present these to a contracting pharmacy to get their medications, in most cases for a nominal monthly fee.
Washington State AIDS Drug Assistance Program (EIP) also provides assistance in acquiring insurance and Medicaid eligibility.
Please call 1-877-376-9316 or visit the Washingont Department of Health web site for more information about applying.
Am I Eligible?
Basic requirements for all Washington State AIDS Drug Assistance Program applicants:
- Are HIV positive
- Live in Washington State
- Have a gross monthly income of $2,553 (in 2007) or less as a single person. Applicants to the program prior to September 1, 2002 may have incomes up to $3,149.
- Have financial resources of $10,000 or less (not counting one home, one automobile and certain retirement accounts).
Additional requirements for applicants with Medicare:
- Applicants with Medicare must be enrolled in a Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) or insurance that is "as good as” a PDP. If the applicant isn't enrolled in a PDP or "as good as" insurance, the applicant will receive temporary eligibility while enrolling.
- Applicants with a PDP and a gross monthly income at or below $1277 for a single person, must apply for Extra Help (also known as Low Income Subsidy) with Social Security Administration. Applicants will receive temporary eligibility during the Extra Help application period.
There are additional requirements for some applicants who may be eligible for Medicaid.
How Do I Enroll?
You must complete a confidential application, which is available through county health departments, AIDS service organizations and online. You may download the confidential application through the Washington State Department of Health's website.
Staff at the Washington State Department of Health in Olympia process all applications for enrollment. Contact them at the address given below or call 1-877-376-9316 for more information about how to apply.
Washington State Department of Health
HIV Client Services
P.O. Box 47841
Olympia, Washington, 98504-7841
What Documents Are Needed?
This is the list of document that are required to be part of the Early Intervention Program (EIP):
- Proof of residency
- Proof of income OR signature on a "no income" declaration statement
- A copy of your Medicare card (if applicable)
- A copy of insurance credibility statement or copy of a PDP or MA-PD card
- A copy of your insurance card (if applicable)
- Signed HIV medical documentation (new applicants only)
What Drugs Are Covered?
Please click on the links below to download a PDF with a complete list of medications on Washington State AIDS Drug Assistance Program (EIP) formulary.
Where Can I Fill Prescriptions?
You can fill your prescriptions through any one of the participating pharmacies in Washington.
To locate the pharmacy closest to you, enter your zip code or city in the form to the right or call Ramsell Public Health Rx at 1-888-311-7632.
What Are My Rights?
You have the right to apply, to appeal decisions and to receive confidential, nondiscriminatory, courteous and respectful service.
If you believe you have been denied your rights, or treated unfairly or discourteously at any point in the enrollment process, or while receiving pharmacy services, you may contact Washington State Department of Health at 1-877-376-9316.