It's estimated that 1 in 45 Broward County residents are living with HIV and most everyone is affected by this scourge in some way.
The area is also home to one of Florida’s highest foreclosure rates. Add rising unemployment to the mix, and many people living in the Fort Lauderdale area are struggling just to survive.
For many of them, the AIDS Insurance Continuation Program can help. But, many people don't know about this valuable resource. That’s where the Wellness Center of South Florida can help.
It's estimated that 1 in 45 Broward County residents is living with HIV and most everyone is affected by this scourge in some way.
The area is also home to one of Florida?s highest foreclosure rates. Add rising unemployment to the mix, and many people living in the Fort Lauderdale area are struggling just to survive.
For many of them, the AIDS Insurance Continuation Program can help. But, many people don't know about this valuable resource. That's where the Wellness Center of South Florida can help.
Please read the information below to help spread the word!
2921 NE 6 Avenue Wilton Manors, FL 33334
Phone: 954-568-0152 Fax:954-568-1364
Email: wcsflink@cs.com
http://www.wellnesscentersouthflorida.org
The Wellness Center of South Florida Offers Help to HIV Positive Residents
Wilton Manors, FL November 1, 2010 -- Are you HIV positive? Have you been laid off from your job? Are you worried about losing your health insurance? Is the thought of paying for your medical bills stressing you out? Take a deep breath and try to relax! The Wellness Center of South Florida may be able to help even while you are still at your job! Even after 18 months of COBRA - we will pay for your individual conversion up to $750 per month!
Under the AIDS Insurance Continuation Program (AICP) you can continue with your current insurance. The friendly staff at the Wellness Center can provide you with details and enrollment. AICP is a publicly funded statewide program that pays the monthly or quarterly health insurance premiums for clients who are eligible. The AICP does not provide health insurance policies to clients. It merely allows them continue with their current health insurance.
There is help available for those who need it. In these difficult economic times, it's important that everyone in our area knows about the AICP program.
To be eligible, you must meet all of the following requirements:
Florida resident.
Diagnosis of AIDS or HIV+ with symptoms.
Annual income of no more than $41,600 (for one person)
Currently covered by private health insurance. (Includes COBRA, group, family or individual policies).
Willing to sign all forms and provide eligibility information.
About The Wellness Center of South Florida
The Wellness Center of South Florida, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization founded by Heidi Andrus in 1996 to provide a safe place for the HIV affected and infected community. Managed by individuals living with HIV, the Wellness Center is dedicated to the improvement of access and treatment.
We also provide HIV educational programs and social events. We believe that each of us should be informed consumers and active partners with our physicians in our treatment decisions. One of our beliefs is that empowerment through peer support is crucial to long-term survival. In fact, 90% of our funding goes directly to client care and services.
Although all services are provided free of charge to our participants, donations and volunteers are very much needed and are warmly appreciated. Go to http://wellnesscentersouthflorida.org for more information or to make a donation. Or contact Heidi Andrus, Executive Director directly at: