What documentation is required to apply for ADAP?
• Proof of California residency – Utility bills, rental agreement, leases or mortgages • Picture Identification – California drivers license, California identification card, passport, school ID or immigration card are all acceptable • Proof of income – Federal and state income tax returns, recent pay stubs, public assistance benefits verification letters or Social Security award letters • Letter of HIV diagnosis – A letter from a licensed physician is required Q: Where do I get more information on ADAP? A: The California State Office of AIDS (SOA) at 916.445.0553. Click here to reach SOA via the Internet, or call APLA at 213.201.1600 and ask to speak with a Benefits & Insurance program counselor. How the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Protects You Brad Sears from the HIV/AIDS Legal Services Alliance (HALSA) answered the following questions; some answers came from Take Control: Living With HIV/AIDS (AIDS Project Los Angeles, 1996). Q: Can I be denied work because I have HIV? A: N
