Hi Everyone,

The Advocacy Project ask that everyone take time and read the following letter
and sign it at the bottom and e-mail it to
theadvocacyproject@... and Please feel free to pass it on.

Best Regards,

Steve DeCorte







Dear Medication Advisory Committee,



The Advocacy Project and its supporters ask that all monetary caps
and restrictions currently placed on approved medications on level one and
higher formularies be immediately lifted. Clients put into a category that
denies them access to lifesaving medications goes against the basic standards of
care. The Advocate 4 Access (A4A) project is designed to leave no one waiting
that is eligible and on the ADAP program.



A4A is designed to allow clients to seek medications that are
currently on the formulary with added restrictions. It is in the best interest
of both the community and the ADAP program that medication regimens not be
interrupted so that clients’ adherence is maintained.



Medications are getting better and more efficient, whereby raising
the standards of care, and the budget should reflect all of the currently
approved medications. The CA.R.E. Act offers guidance for the ADAP program in
regards to the legislative process for funding, which the HRSA manual gives
clear guidance as to the scope of such a request.



Once again, as we start this campaign to grant access to medications that are
currently unavailable due to program restrictions, we asking you, to lift the
restrictions and allow access to all approved medications. I am seeking your
support for A4A in hopes to end the restrictions for Level I medications and
higher on the formulary.





Sincerely yours,





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