What is TIAP-PLUS?

TIAP-PLUS is one of the services offered through the Texas HIV Medication Program (THMP). If you are HIV positive, living in Texas, and uninsured, TIAP-PLUS can help you pay for your health insurance premiums, medication copayments, and medication deductibles.
 

Am I eligible for TIAP-PLUS?

To be eligible for TIAP-PLUS, you must meet the THMP eligibility criteria.

You must:

• Receive or have received a positive HIV diagnosis,
• Reside in the state of Texas,
• Be otherwise uninsured or underinsured for prescription medication,
• Receive an income that is at or below 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) as defined below, and THMP’s Federal Poverty Level (FPL) with standard deduction:

If you are already enrolled in AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), then you may be eligible for TIAP-PLUS.
 

What costs are covered on TIAP-PLUS?

•    Health insurance premiums,
•    Medication copayments, and 
•    Medication deductibles.
 

What costs are not covered on TIAP-PLUS?

THMP does not cover some costs, like medical visit deductibles or copayments, or any other costs related to your insurance plan not included above.

Some local HIV service providers have health insurance assistance plans that can support these costs. You can find HIV service providers in your area by visiting the list of providers in Texas.
 

Which health insurance plans does TIAP-PLUS cover?

Your local HIV service provider can assist you with choosing a qualified Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Insurance Marketplace plan and will make sure that plan covers all of your prescriptions, including antiretroviral medications. 
 

How do I apply for TIAP-PLUS?

We recommend contacting your local HIV service provider for assistance with determining your eligibility, applying for insurance, and enrolling in TIAP-PLUS. 

You can also contact THMP at 800-255-1090 option 4, option 1 for assistance.

If you would prefer to enroll in TIAP-PLUS on your own, please follow the steps below:

• Enroll in a qualified health insurance plan at healthcare.gov.
• Go to TakeChargeTexas (TCT) to fill out and submit a THMP application.
• Select “TIAP-PLUS” from the My Needs page in the TCT portal.
• The THMP team will need to contact you during the insurance enrollment process. Select “mail” AND “phone” under Contact Preferences.
• You must submit a copy of your insurance billing statement and a copy of your insurance card with your THMP application.

If you have any questions about the enrollment process, please contact your local HIV service provider or THMP at 800-255-1090, option 4, option 1.
 

What happens when I am approved for TIAP-PLUS?

Ramsell Corp will send a welcome letter to you after once you are approved for TIAP-PLUS. The welcome letter will include your Ramsell Copay Card. The Ramsell Copay Card will look like the sample picture below and list the following information:

Figure 1: Ramsell Card (Front)
 

Figure 2: Ramsell Card (Back)

You will present this card along with your insurance card when filling prescriptions at a Ramsell-participating pharmacy. You will not owe any money when picking up your prescriptions.