Early treatment with antiretroviral and combination drug therapies is currently
the best known way to combat HIV/AIDS. However, these treatments are often
expensive and usually unattainable without health insurance. An estimated 29%
of Miami-Dade’s population does not have health insurance. These citizens
have nowhere to turn and will, tragically, go without treatment, allowing the
disease to progress until the government finally steps in.
For these reasons, I introduced the Early Treatment for HIV/AIDS Act. Currently,
individuals are only covered by Medicaid when they become disabled by full
blown AIDS. Without Medicaid, many HIV-positive individuals cannot afford
coverage; they lack the ability to receive medical care that would prevent the
onset of the infection and help to slow the progression of the disease.
ETHA would extend Medicaid coverage to those still in the early stages of the
disease. This would bring about all of the benefits of early treatment and early
action that I discussed. HIV-positive individuals could live healthier, longer lives.
As the number of those suffering from HIV/AIDS continues to rise, it is imperative
that we take action. I will continue my fight to insure that all individuals suffering
from this awful infection receive adequate care and are able to life happy,
healthy lives.
CONTACT: Alex Cruz, Director - Cong. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
Alex.Cruz@mail.house.gov
Copyright 2009| Ambiente. Do not reproduce without prior authorization.
the best known way to combat HIV/AIDS. However, these treatments are often
expensive and usually unattainable without health insurance. An estimated 29%
of Miami-Dade’s population does not have health insurance. These citizens
have nowhere to turn and will, tragically, go without treatment, allowing the
disease to progress until the government finally steps in.
For these reasons, I introduced the Early Treatment for HIV/AIDS Act. Currently,
individuals are only covered by Medicaid when they become disabled by full
blown AIDS. Without Medicaid, many HIV-positive individuals cannot afford
coverage; they lack the ability to receive medical care that would prevent the
onset of the infection and help to slow the progression of the disease.
ETHA would extend Medicaid coverage to those still in the early stages of the
disease. This would bring about all of the benefits of early treatment and early
action that I discussed. HIV-positive individuals could live healthier, longer lives.
As the number of those suffering from HIV/AIDS continues to rise, it is imperative
that we take action. I will continue my fight to insure that all individuals suffering
from this awful infection receive adequate care and are able to life happy,
healthy lives.
CONTACT: Alex Cruz, Director - Cong. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
Alex.Cruz@mail.house.gov
Copyright 2009| Ambiente. Do not reproduce without prior authorization.
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Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen on HIV/AIDS
During my time as the US Representative for Florida’s 18th District, I have been a
dedicated advocate for those afflicted with HIV/AIDS. While much progress
has been made, the fight is far from over.
Over 4,000 Floridians are being diagnosed with HIV/AIDS every year, many of
whom cannot afford the cost of adequate care. The majority of these cases are
in Miami-Dade County. Currently, the Miami metropolitan area has the highest
AIDS rate in the nation, and nearly 1.5 percent of the Miami-Dade population
lives with HIV or AIDS. These shocking statistics have strengthened my resolve
more than ever to fight this horrible disease.
Early detection and early treatment are two of the most important tools
available to us in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Currently, as many as one in four
people living with HIV do not know that they are infected. With early detection,
these individuals will be able to prevent the disease from progressing to a life
threatening stage. They will be able to protect their partner from becoming
infected, and to prolong the duration and quality of their own lives. If caught
early enough, an individual can live a regular, uninhibited life, unhampered by
the crippling effects that come with full blown AIDS.
Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen on HIV/AIDS
During my time as the US Representative for Florida’s 18th District, I have been a
dedicated advocate for those afflicted with HIV/AIDS. While much progress
has been made, the fight is far from over.
Over 4,000 Floridians are being diagnosed with HIV/AIDS every year, many of
whom cannot afford the cost of adequate care. The majority of these cases are
in Miami-Dade County. Currently, the Miami metropolitan area has the highest
AIDS rate in the nation, and nearly 1.5 percent of the Miami-Dade population
lives with HIV or AIDS. These shocking statistics have strengthened my resolve
more than ever to fight this horrible disease.
Early detection and early treatment are two of the most important tools
available to us in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Currently, as many as one in four
people living with HIV do not know that they are infected. With early detection,
these individuals will be able to prevent the disease from progressing to a life
threatening stage. They will be able to protect their partner from becoming
infected, and to prolong the duration and quality of their own lives. If caught
early enough, an individual can live a regular, uninhibited life, unhampered by
the crippling effects that come with full blown AIDS.
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