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Where can I go for an HIV test?
Clinics, with the exception of Public Health, most probably will require
an appointment. The time spent with the doctor or other designed health
care provider should be used to get your questions answered and to receive
guidance in your persoanl health care and how to avoid transmitting any
infection to others. Public health in Mangilao has satff available to counsel
individuals both before and after an HIV antibody test is done. The cost
of an HIV antobody test and doctor's visit at a private clinis is likely
to be around $100 for anyone considered the self-payment option.
The
test for HIV antibodies at Publis Health clinis is free. During the survey,
some insurers offered further information. Under the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA), treatment for AIDS cannot be an exclusion. If a person becomes
HIV positive while under a plan, then medical treatment will be covered,
however, there may be some limitations pertaining to off-island medical
care. Open enrollment is the best time for a person who is HIV positive
to apply for medical insurance because pre-existing medical conditions cannot
be used as a reason for denial. Public Health is an option for persons without
any medical insurance.
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