HIV is the virus that causes AIDS. If you have HIV, early treatment can help you live a longer, healthier life. The only way to know if you have HIV is to get tested.
If you get tested at a doctor’s office or clinic, you can ask for a confidential test. The test results will be shared only with people allowed to see your medical records. Some clinics offer anonymous HIV testing. This means that you don’t have to give your name.
HIV testing is covered under the Affordable Care Act for people at risk for HIV. Depending on your insurance plan, you may be able to get tested at no cost to you. Talk to your insurance provider.
Visiting the doctor can be stressful. It helps to have questions written down before your appointment. Take this list of questions with you the next time you visit the doctor or health clinic.
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