Policy Update: LB 891 – Medicaid Waiver for HIV
Medicaid 1115 Waiver for HIV is a Bridge to 2014
There’s a catch 22 when it comes to HIV and Medicaid. Current law requires people living with HIV to wait until they are disabled by AIDS to qualify. Wouldn’t it make sense, and save a lot of money, if we treat people before they get disabled and keep them from becoming disabled? Early treatment is cost effective and prevents transmission.
There is a way!!
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