Medical Assistance Fund

A pounding head, a rising temperature, an aching body, and a mountain of medical bills.

Although Medicare and Medicaid cover most of the medical expenses related to HIV/AIDS, there are some things that aren't covered. In addition, because new medications are better able to manage the illness, some infected individuals may not even be eligible for Medicare or Medicaid during the early stages of the disease.

House of Ruth recognizes the hefty burden that families carry and how difficult it can be to buy a special wheelchair or medical supplies, especially if the family has recently undergone a change in income status. That is why the Medical Assistance Fund exists. It helps ease the burden of medical bills, so families infected with/affected by HIV/AIDS can concentrate on more basic needs.

The Medical Assistance Fund cares for individuals by providing:

• Co-payments on prescriptions and doctor's office visits
  
  Even the smallest of medical bills can seem overwhelming to a lower-income family. The Medical Assistance Fund recognizes this and helps families afford the care they need.
  
  
• Extraordinary Medical Needs
  
  Sometimes an infected individual experiences health problems that are unrelated to HIV/AIDS, yet require special treatment. Infected individuals may require certain HIV/AIDS-related treatments not covered by insurance. This fund helps to pay for health-related emergencies.
  
  
• Medical supplies
  
  House of Ruth created this fund to pay for equipment that is not covered by Medicare or Medicaid. These needs may include wheelchairs and other assistive devices.
  
  
• Over-the-counter medication and vitamins
  
  This fund not only provides for the infected, but also for those immediate family members who are affected by AIDS.
  
  
• Patient education and counseling
  
  Because of the nature of the illness, nurses are needed, not only to educate the infected/affected individuals, but also to provide comfort as the illness progresses and life ends.
  
  

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