HIV and AIDS Care

Living your healthiest life with HIV and AIDS is possible.

Human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, and AIDS, or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome are long-term illnesses that can be controlled. The New York State Department of Health and CDPHP are committed to helping people with HIV AIDS live and thrive. CDPHP has an on-staff nurse who specializes HIV AIDS and can help you get the resources you need to take care of yourself including:

Information about HIV testing and HIV treatment
Where to go for medical care and help getting there
Help with finding financial resources for health concerns

Call 1-800-365-4180 to speak with the CDPHP nurse. Your call is confidential.

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Community and Department of Health Resources

Alliance for Positive Health
Albany Damien Center
HIV AIDS Housing Programs
Medicaid Transportation
HIV AIDS Resource Directories
Substance Use Resources
LGBTQ POC Support
Latino/Hispanic Support
Catholic Charities
NYS HIV/AIDS Information Hotline 1(800) 541-2437

Medical Resources

Financial Resources

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for HIV and AIDS Support

» Are doctors who specialize in HIV AIDS care covered by my plan?

Many local doctors who have experience treating patients with HIV AIDS are covered by CDPHP insurance plans. Call the number on your member ID card or use the CDPHP online search tool. Enter your location, select your plan name, and type “HIV” in the search box.

Additionally, New York State has a Provider Directory that allows you to search for Providers who specialize in HIV care. Call the number on your member ID card to make sure your chosen provider is covered by your plan.

Designated AIDS Centers (DACs) are state-certified, hospital-based programs that serve as a care hub for persons with HIV infection and AIDS. Albany Medical Center Hospital is a DAC and CDPHP has contracts with other DACs in New York State also. Call the number on your member ID card to make sure your chosen DAC is covered by your plan.

» Does CDPHP cover my treatment medications?

If you have prescription drug coverage, CDPHP covers HIV AIDS treatment medication. Call the number on your member ID card to see if your specific medicine is covered.

» Does CDPHP cover HIV testing?

CDPHP covers HIV screening and regular monitoring tests like viral load and CD4. If you have your bloodwork done at a LabCorp location, you may also be able to get specialty diagnostic tests.

» Does CDPHP cover preventive treatment like Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)?

If you have prescription drug coverage, CDPHP will cover PrEP.

» What are other ways CDPHP can help me?

CDPHP has a registered nurse who focuses on helping people with HIV AIDS. The nurse is available to answer questions you have about your diagnosis, and can help you get what you need to stay on track with your treatment, like financial or transportation assistance. Call 1-800-365-4180 to speak with the nurse.