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Medicaid Managed Care - U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging

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IF YOU HAVE HIV/AIDS<br />

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MCO staff and all other people working with you must keep<br />

informati<strong>on</strong> about you c<strong>on</strong>fidential.<br />

E Your MCO will:<br />

* Offer case management services at the time you are<br />

told you have HIV/AIDS. You can request a case<br />

manager at any time.<br />

* Talk to you about the full range of benefits you can get.<br />

* Develop and update a complete care plan to meet your<br />

needs. This plan can include:<br />

AMental health services and treatment for drug<br />

and alcohol problems. You can get help for drug<br />

and alcohol problems within 24 hours of your<br />

request.<br />

VACounseling.<br />

A/Informati<strong>on</strong> about financial aid, educati<strong>on</strong>, housing<br />

and social services.<br />

* Refer you to places that can help you get into clinical<br />

trials.<br />

Once each year, you can choose to have a medical and<br />

psychosocial assessment, called a diagnostic<br />

evaluati<strong>on</strong>. Your MCO must pay for this service.<br />

Your MCO may also approve more diagnostic<br />

evaluati<strong>on</strong>s.<br />

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