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| In Minnesota, about 5,950 people are known to be infected with HIV. The HIV/AIDS Division of the Minnesota Department of Human Services manages publicly-funded programs that support people living with HIV/AIDS to access life-extending medication therapy and medical care. The HIV/AIDS Division Services, commonly referred to as Program HH Services, provide access to HIV medications, insurance benefits, dental services, mental health services and nutrition services for HIV-positive persons who meet program eligibility guidelines. |
| Your opinion matters and it helps us make our programs and services better for you and other HIV-positive consumers. Your feedback helps us make our programs easier to understand and access for other consumers. It also helps us determine if gaps and needs exist in our services. Please join us at an upcoming Town Hall Forum to share your comments, concerns and suggestions for improving Program HH services. |
The dates and locations for the upcoming Town Hall Forums are:
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September 24, 10AM-12PM at the Elmer Andersen Building located at 540 Cedar St., St Paul
October 1, 3-5PM at Turning Point located at 1500 Golden Valley Rd, Minneapolis
October 21, 1-3 PM at Red Cross Mankato located 105 Homestead Drive, Mankato
For more information contact April Beachem at 651.431.2398 or email at april.beachem@state.mn.us |
All clients using Program HH services must complete and submit an annual application to remain eligible for the program. As part of our federal obligations, we will also begin collecting a six month update. This six month update must be filled out and returned similar to the annual application. This six month update is federally mandated and enables us to continue to receive Ryan White funding. Ryan White money is the single biggest source of funding for Program HH and is essential for us to continue offering our programs and services.
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The release of the 6 month update is August 1, 2008. The update form will be mailed to you. When you receive it please fill it out and return it to us. We will begin mailing out six month update forms on July 1 as part of a phased in process. Not everyone will receive the update all at once. You will receive the update based on when your annual application is due. If you have not yet reached the 6 month mark from the time your annual reapplication is due by August 1 then you will receive the update form in 2008. If you have already passed the 6 month point for your annual reapplication, you will not receive the update form until 2009.
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If you have any questions about annual reapplications or the new 6 month update form please contact the program line at 651.431.2414
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HIV/AIDS Programs
Department of Human Services
PO Box 64972
St. Paul, MN 55164-0972 |
Twin Cities Metro area: (651) 431-2414 (voice) or (651) 431-7414 (fax)
Statewide: 1 (800) 657-3761 (voice) or 1 (800) 627-3529 (TTY) |
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