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3.21 AIDS DRUG ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ADAP) The AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) is not a Medicaid program. ADAP is a different federal program that provides a limited pharmaceutical benefit for clients with HIV/AIDS. These cases are not entered in any data system. The Bureau for Medical Services (BMS) is responsible for providing covered services to these clients. 3.21.1 THE ASSISTANCE GROUP (AG) Only the individual who meets the eligibility criteria is included in the AG. 3.21.2 THE INCOME GROUP (IG) The total gross income of the following individuals is used to determine eligibility for the ADAP: • The ADAP individual; • The spouse of the ADAP individual; and, • The natural or adoptive child(ren) of the ADAP individual. 3.21.3 THE NEEDS GROUP (NG) The total gross income for the number of persons in the IG is compared to 325% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) by the BMS to determine financial eligibility.

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West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Chapter 3

West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Page 91 Chapter 3 Eligibility Determination Groups

3.21 AIDS DRUG ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ADAP) The AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) is not a Medicaid program. ADAP is a different federal program that provides a limited pharmaceutical benefit for clients with HIV/AIDS. These cases are not entered in any data system. The Bureau for Medical Services (BMS) is responsible for providing covered services to these clients. 3.21.1 THE ASSISTANCE GROUP (AG) Only the individual who meets the eligibility criteria is included in the AG. 3.21.2 THE INCOME GROUP (IG) The total gross income of the following individuals is used to determine eligibility for the ADAP: • The ADAP individual; • The spouse of the ADAP individual; and, • The natural or adoptive child(ren) of the ADAP individual. 3.21.3 THE NEEDS GROUP (NG) The total gross income for the number of persons in the IG is compared to 325% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) by the BMS to determine financial eligibility.