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Massachusetts residents living with HIV or AIDS can get help from government and non-profit agencies and programs. HIV/AIDS services in Massachusetts include case management, peer support, nutrition counseling, acupuncture treatment, mental health services, legal services, and other support services. Benefit programs offer health care, prescription drugs, food and meals, cash assistance, housing, home medical care, and other types of assistance for residents with HIV/AIDS.
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Resources for People Living with HIV/AIDS
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Massachusetts HIV/AIDS programs and services help residents living with HIV/AIDS get needed services. HIV/AIDS programs and services include:
HIV/AIDS agencies provide information about Massachusetts HIV/AIDS programs, services, education, research, and treatment. HIV/AIDS hotlines help people who need HIV-related information or referrals right away.
General benefit programs are not specifically for people with HIV/AIDS, but may have special rules or benefits for people with HIV/AIDS. General benefit programs for residents of Massachusetts include:
- SSI, SSDI, EAEDC, and other cash assistance programs
- Food stamps, WIC, and other food and nutrition programs
- MassHealth, Medicare, and other health care programs
- Home care assistance
- Energy and housing programs
- Legal assistance
- Paratransit and other transportation assistance
This section answers "How do I ...?" questions of interest to people living with HIV/AIDS. Questions include "How do I get life insurance • get a health care proxy • make a living will • share my medical information (HIPAA) • get a power of attorney • pay for hospice care • pay for funeral expenses • and others.
HIV prevention and education programs help reduce the number of new HIV infections by using outreach, counseling, awareness, and support programs. Many HIV/AIDS organizations also offer online HIV information.
Knowing your HIV status can help you make better choices about your health, your lifestyle, and your future. Many Massachusetts testing sites offer free HIV tests for people who are at risk. To find an HIV test site near you, call the AIDS Action Hotline at 1-800-235-2331.
Links to other web sites with related information about resources for people living with HIV/AIDS in Massachusetts.
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