HIV Assistance

Don't Go It Alone When Things Get Tough

Living with HIV can be challenging enough, without worrying about medication costs, health insurance, or rent. If you are dealing with health care or housing insecurity, we can help. Ohio offers a number of assistance programs for individuals and families living with HIV—because nothing should stand in the way of your health. Especially not money. So reach out today. It only takes a few minutes to find the support you need.

Get HIV assistance with Columbus Public Health.

Get Help Paying for Meds
You may be able to get your HIV-related medications for free. The Ohio HIV Drug Assistance Program (OHDAP) can provide people living with HIV with medications to treat HIV and HIV-related conditions. Participants must be a resident of Ohio, be HIV-positive, meet financial eligibility guidelines and re-enroll every six months.

Cover the Costs of Insurance
Concerned about keeping your coverage? The HIV Health Insurance Premium Payment (HIPP) program helps people living with HIV keep their insurance by making direct premium payments. Participants must be a resident of Ohio, be HIV-positive, meet financial eligibility guidelines and have current primary health care coverage.

Find a Place To Call Home
Get access to safe, affordable housing and other support services through the Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) program. HOPWA-funded organizations provide low- and moderate-income people with HIV with tenant-based rental assistance, as well as help with short-term rent, mortgage, and utility payments.