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OHIO HIV DRUG ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (OHDAP)

The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) administers the Ohio HIV Drug Assistance Program (OHDAP),  providing medications to fight HIV and to treat HIV-related conditions.  This program must be the payer of last resort.  For eligible participants, HIV-related medications are provided free of charge.  The medications are obtained through a specialty mail-order pharmacy to ensure confidentiality and to ensure all geographic areas of Ohio have equal access to this service.  Verification of monthly income, updated enrollment applications and a physician’s report are required at the beginning of each enrollment period.


Eligibility and Enrollment

To be eligible for the OHDAP program:

Any individual found to be submitting fraudulent information may be expelled from this and other HIV Care Services Section programs.

 

A formulary of approved OHDAP medications is provided to all program participants and interested parties.  The OHDAP program allows two refills for each prescription submitted to the pharmacy.  Your doctor must call in a new prescription every three  months.  When it is time for a refill, the program’s contracted pharmacy will call you to see if there are any changes regarding your account.   For the OHDAP program, there is no co-payment required.  A 30-day supply of your approved medications will be mailed to you each month of your enrollment in the program.  Be aware, however, that if your enrollment with OHDAP ends, your medications will not be paid for, even if you have refills left.  Please carefully follow all instructions from OHDAP staff and from the pharmacy.

In addition to OHDAP, we have two additional programs designed to help those living with HIV secure their medications.  These programs include:

  • Health Insurance Premium Payment (HIPP) Program   The HIPP program is designed for those with health insurance coverage (including COBRA):  We can assist those with HIV (who meet our eligibility requirements) in making health insurance premium payments as well as some assistance with co-pays.
  • The Ohio Medicaid Spenddown Payment (OHMSDP) Program  The OHMSDP program is for those with HIV who are on Medicaid and have a spenddown that they must meet each month.

For more information, please contact:

 

Ohio HIV Drug Assistance Program (OHDAP)

HIV Care Services Section

Ohio Department of Health

246 N. High Street

Columbus, OH  43215

800-777-4775


Last Updated: 11/30/07