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Answers to your questions:

Can I get help

Who can help me get services

What kind of help can I get

Who can help me pay for health care


Can I get help

Yes! Start by contacting your local county health department. The health department may give you the name of a trained HIV case manager who is able to help you. You can get help if:

  • You have HIV (or the family member you are trying to help has HIV)
  • You meet the income limit. Limits may be different for different programs.
  • You live in Oregon or Clark County, Washington.
  • You provide the information needed.

The information you share will be kept confidential.


Who can help me get services

HIV case managers can!

Case managers are located throughout the state, and they know about the services and programs available in their area to help HIV-positive Oregonians and their families. Case managers can help determine eligibility for various programs that can assist you. They can help with information and referrals, adherance to HIV medications, and coordination between health partners. Your HIV case manager is probably at your county health department. They may also be found in some community-based organizations and clinics.


What kind of help can I get

You may qualify for help with:

  • HIV case management
  • Prescription drugs
  • Medical care
  • Health insurance
  • Dental care
  • Mental health therapy/counseling
  • Drug and alcohol treatment/counseling
  • Housing assistance
  • Transportation
  • Food
  • Utilities

Who can help me pay for health care

Do you need help paying for part or even all of your monthly health insurance premiums Do you need help paying for your Oregon Health Plan, employer health insurance, COBRA or individual policy

CAREAssist can help eligible HIV-positive Oregonians with:

  • health insurance
  • prescription drugs
  • health insurance co-payments and deductibles
CALL US to see if you are eligible:
  • Portland area: 971-673-0144
  • Outside Portland: 1-800-805-2313

Prescription drugs are expensive and those used to treat HIV are VERY expensive. If you have no health insurance to pay for them, CAREAssist has a long list of drugs that are provided at no charge to clients. If you have insurance that does not cover the full cost of prescriptions, CAREAssist can cover those "deductibles," "co-payments" and "co-insurance" costs.