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What is the AICP? The AIDS Insurance Continuation Program (AICP) is a Department of Health program for Floridians who are HIV symptomatic or have AIDS and need help paying their health insurance premiums. If you can't afford to pay your monthly health insurance premiums because you are no longer able to work or because you are a low-income working person or parent, you may be eligible for AICP.
The Health Council of South Florida, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit organization that is responsible for the administration and evaluation of the AICP.
Program Benefits Insurance premium payments, up to $750/month, paid to your employer or insurance company for medical, dental, and vision coverage,
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Group, COBRA, Family and Individual policies qualify,
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Co-payments ($100/month limit)*,
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Deductible payments ($2,500/year limit)*
* Based on funding availability
Who is eligible for the AICP? As funds allow, the AICP is open to Florida residents who meet all of the following requirements:
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Are HIV positive with at least one symptom since you tested positive or a diagnosis of AIDS.
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Have a gross monthly income less than or equal to 300% of Federal Poverty Level guidelines.
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Have cash assets less than or equal to $4,500 for one person, $5,500 for more than one person. Life insurance policies, and Individual Retirement Accounts do not count as cash assets (this criteria may be subject to change).
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Are currently covered by private health insurance.
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Are willing to sign all forms and provide eligibility information.
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