Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
(Separate Website)
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a benefit from the federal government that provides monthly payments based on the amount of taxes you paid during your work history. Payments start 6 months after the date of onset of disability (no payments in the first 5 months). It generally takes 3-4 months to process the claim but it could take longer. There is no income or resource test for SSDI. Once you have been receiving SSDI checks for 24 months, you will become Medicare (not Medicaid) eligible. Click to learn more.
By: Gay Men's Health Crisis - Legal Department
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
(Separate Website)
SSI is a program for those with limited income and resources. Medicaid (not Medicare) coverage comes automatically with SSI in New York. There is a resource (money in the bank, IRAs, CDs, etc.) limit of $2,000 for singles and $3,000 for couples. If you own your primary residence, it will not count as a resource. Click for more information.
By: Gay Men's Health Crisis - Legal Department
New York State Disability (NYSD)
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NYSD is short term disability paid by an insurance company that has a contract with your employer. NYSD pays ½ of your gross (before taxes) weekly salary to a maximum of $170 per week. Click for more information.
By: Gay Men's Health Crisis - Legal Department
Medicaid
(Separate Website)
Medicaid is a government health insurance program administered by the Human Resources Administration in the City of New York. There are income limits to qualify.
By: Gay Men's Health Crisis - Legal Department
HIV Uninsured Care Programs (ADAP) -- Summary
(Separate Website)
The AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) is available to HIV-positive people with limited income and assets. Four different programs offered by ADAP are: ADAP (covers prescription drugs), ADAP-Plus (pays for doctors visits and lab tests), HIV Home Care Program and the APIC (ADAP Plus Insurance Continuation) program (pays for private insurance premiums). Site has links to Eligibility criteria, relationship with Medicaid, the application form (HIV Uninsured Care Programs Application and instructions), and ADAP drug formulary.
By: New York State Department of Health
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Spanish / Español
AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP)
(Separate Website)
For those who do not have Medicaid and are uninsured or underinsured, ADAP pays for the cost of many of the HIV medications as well as the psychotropic medications, vitamins, minerals and some nutritional supplements. ADAP Plus is ADAP's primary care program that pays for most of your health care costs (does NOT pay for emergency room visits or in-patient hospitalization). A third ADAP program, the HIV Home Care Program, pays for the cost of home care services. Click for more information.
By: Gay Men's Health Crisis - Legal Department
ADAP Plus Insurance Continuation (APIC)
(Separate Website)
ADAP Plus Insurance Continuation (APIC) pays health insurance premiums for people with HIV/AIDS who do not have Medicaid or do not meet the eligibility criteria for the AHIP Program.
By: Gay Men's Health Crisis - Legal Department
AIDS Health Insurance Program (AHIP)
(Separate Website)
Medicaid's AHIP Program pays health insurance premiums for people with HIV/AIDS who are not eligible for Medicaid. Click to learn more.
By: Gay Men's Health Crisis - Legal Department
Frequently Asked Questions -- Part D and ADAP
(Separate Website)
Explains relationship between Part D and ADAP for people with HIV/AIDS who have Medicare
By: New York State Department of Health
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Spanish / Español
HIV SNP's (Special Needs Plans)
(Separate Website)
Describes a type of Medicaid Managed Care program that people with HIV/AIDS may voluntarily join, what services are covered and how care is accessed.
By: New York State Department of Health
What You Should Know About the HIV/AIDS Services Administration (HASA)
(Separate Website)
Information about the HIV/Aids Services Administration (HASA) and what benefits and services they provide, and how to apply.
By: South Brooklyn Legal Services (A Program of Legal Services NYC)
Be Your Own Advocate at the HIV/AIDS Services Administration (HASA)
(Separate Website)
What steps to take to assert your rights to benefits and other assistance from the HIV/AIDS Services Administration (HASA).
By: South Brooklyn Legal Services (A Program of Legal Services NYC)
Public Benefits Legal Information Letters
(Separate Website)
Informational letters that cover many public benefit topics
By: Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc.
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Spanish / Español
I do not speak English, what is my right to receive information in my language?
Do you have trouble with English? Are you unable to to speak, read, write, or understand English well?
(Separate Website)
Did you know federal agencies and organizations that get money from the federal government have to provide reasonable services to assist you? Learn more.
By: Federal Interagency Working Group on LEP
Your Rights as a Person with HIV Infection or AIDS
(Separate Website)
Read about the laws that protect you from discrimination by hospitals, clinics, social services agencies, drug treatment centers and nursing homes that receive federal funding as well as state and local agencies.
By: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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Chinese / 中文
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Korean / 한국어
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Russian / Pусский
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Spanish / Español
Things to Consider if You Have a Serious Chronic Illness
(Separate Website)
Overview of issues confronting someone with a chronic illness, including health insurance, employment (Family & Medical Leave Act), short and long-term disability benefits, and planning for children. Please see http://www.nyhealth.gov/health_care/medicaid/#qualify for current Medicaid income levels, which change each year and are not updated here. Also see other information on COBRA, for which a subsidy became available in 2009 to pay the premium.
By: New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG)
National HIV/AIDS Program
(Separate Website)
Information and educational resources regarding HIV and AIDS
By: U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Complaints About Attorneys
(Separate Website)
If you have a complaint against an attorney, you may contact the Attorney Disciplinary / Grievance Committee. The office you need to contact depends upon the location of your lawyer's office. Click for more information.
By: New York State Unified Court System
Video: How to Work with Interpreters
(Separate Website)
In this video, you will learn some basic tips that will allow you to communicate effectively and easily through an interpreter with a person who doesn't speak your language.
By: Legal Services of New Jersey
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Spanish / Español
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