What We Do

We help qualified clients in applying for the Office of AIDS (OA) Health Insurance Premium Payment (HIPP) program. OA-HIPP pays health insurance premiums on behalf of people disabled because of HIV and at risk of losing their health insurance coverage.

Who We Serve

Individuals who:

• are a resident of California;

• are disabled by HIV/AIDS;

• have assets less than $6,000;

• have income less than 400 percent of federal poverty level; and

• have a monthly insurance premium less than $700.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long can a client remain on CARE/HIPP? Clients are eligible for a maximum of 36 months of coverage and must apply for State Disability Insurance, Social Security Disability Insurance, or private disability.

HIV/AIDS Services

• Medical Case Management
• AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP)
• Partner Services (PS)
• Early Intervention Services (EIS)
• Office of AIDS Health Insurance Premium Payment Program (OA-HIPP)
• Syringe Exchange Program