Maryland AIDS Drug Assistance Program (MADAP) Summary

Name		Maryland AIDS Drug Assistance Program (MADAP)
Non-Financial Eligibility Conditions		Individuals who: Maryland residents, have medical proof of HIV infection, are not eligible for the Primary Adult Care Program, and meet the income guidelines below.
Income Eligibility Conditions		Income at or below 500% of the current Federal Poverty Level: Individual: $51,050 per year, or $4,254.17 per month Couples: $68,450 per year, or $5,704.17 per month Income Eligibility guidelines can be found on the AIDS Administration website. Do these numbers change? Effective for year 2007.
Asset Eligibility Conditions		Asset Limits $4,000 per person $6,000 per couple
Benefit		No co-pay at the Pharmacy when using MADAP. However, there may be a monthly participation fee, depending on your income.
Apply At		Maryland AIDS Administration at the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene More Application Information Can also download application online (pdf).
Appeals		If notified that you are ineligible for the program, you may file for an appeal hearing by following the "Instructions for a Hearing" set forth in your notification letter. All appeals must be sent to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 11101 Gilroy Road, Hunt Valley, Md. 21031-8201
Source of the Funds		Federal and state funds
You Also May Be Eligible For		If you are in the military or are a veteran, you may be eligible for prescription drug coverage under the Medical Benefits Package.
Sources of Law		Federal Statute: The Ryan White Care Act of 1990 (Pub.L. 101-381) sets out the criteria which programs must meet to receive funding. This site contains the language of the act, as well as fact sheets on the impact of AIDS on various populations.
Other		Some private drug companies offer discounted prices on their drugs. See Also The Access Project

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