This section of PALawHelp.org has information and resources about AIDS and HIV issues in Pennsylvania.
Click on a resource category listed below to see information related to that category.
Discrimination Against People Living with HIV
Information from the AIDS Law Project of Pennsylvania on discrimination against people with HIV/AIDS.
Public and Private Benefits: Income Replacement and Health Care
Information on the AIDS Law Project’s about programs, both private and public that provide Income Replacement and Access to Healthcare. As HIV has become for many people, a chronic, manageable condition, the key is access to health care and medications. The AIDS Law Project guides uninsured people living with HIV enroll in Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security disability benefits and private insurance.
Social Security Benefits for People Living with HIV/AIDS
Information from the National Association of Social Workers for people with HIV infection regarding disability benefits available through Social Security. This serves as a resource guide for social workers and other care providers to assist clients with determining eligibility and applying to these federal programs.
Standby Guardianship
Information from the AIDS Law Project of Pennsylvania on Pennsylvania’s Standby Guardianship law, which helps terminally ill parents make permanency plans for the future care of their children.
PA Health Law Project Toll-Free Helpline - Call: 1-800-274-3258
The PA Health Law Project provides free legal services and advocacy to Pennsylvanians having trouble accessing publicly funded health care coverage or services. For assistance, call the PHLP Helpline at 1-800-274-3258 or 1-866-236-6310 TTY or e-mail the PHLP at staff@phlp.org. Information from the PHLP is also available online at www.phlp.org. The Toll Free Helpline is open on Mondays and Wednesdays beginning at 8:00 AM Eastern.
PA Health Law Project Toll-Free Helpline - Call: 1-800-274-3258
The PA Health Law Project provides free legal services and advocacy to Pennsylvanians having trouble accessing publicly funded health care coverage or services. For assistance, call the PHLP Helpline at 1-800-274-3258 or 1-866-236-6310 TTY or e-mail the PHLP at staff@phlp.org. Information from the PHLP is also available online at www.phlp.org. The Toll Free Helpline is open on Mondays and Wednesdays beginning at 8:00 AM Eastern.
Confidentiality of HIV-Related Information, Drug and Alcohol Abuse Treatment and Mental Health Records
Information from the AIDS Law Project of Pennsylvania on federal and state laws requiring that a person's HIV status be kept confidential.
Criminalization of HIV
Information from the AIDS Law Project of Pennsylvania on statutes criminalizing perceived exposure to HIV.
Discrimination Against People Living with HIV
Information from the AIDS Law Project of Pennsylvania on discrimination against people with HIV/AIDS.
Public and Private Benefits: Income Replacement and Health Care
Information on the AIDS Law Project’s about programs, both private and public that provide Income Replacement and Access to Healthcare. As HIV has become for many people, a chronic, manageable condition, the key is access to health care and medications. The AIDS Law Project guides uninsured people living with HIV enroll in Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security disability benefits and private insurance.
Standby Guardianship
Information from the AIDS Law Project of Pennsylvania on Pennsylvania’s Standby Guardianship law, which helps terminally ill parents make permanency plans for the future care of their children.
Allies for Health + Wellbeing
211 N. Whitfield St. Suite 500 Pittsburgh, PA 15206
412-345-7456
This group does not provide legal representation in court.
Social Security Benefits for People Living with HIV/AIDS
Information from the National Association of Social Workers for people with HIV infection regarding disability benefits available through Social Security. This serves as a resource guide for social workers and other care providers to assist clients with determining eligibility and applying to these federal programs.