Case Management Services
Metropolitan
Charities has a variety of programs to serve people living with HIV
and AIDS. Case management under Florida Medicaid’s “Project
AIDS Care” program involves the coordination of a wide range
of supportive services that will allow a person to remain safely in
their home instead of being institutionalized. Clients in this program
also receive full Medicaid benefits covering such services as medical
care, medications, hospitalization, basic dental services, etc. The
case manager can help the client with receiving benefits (Medicaid,
SSI, DDS, food stamps, etc.) and access funds and services available
through the Ryan White CARE Act and other sources.
Client's Most Frequently Asked Questions
To
be eligible for the program, one must:
1.
Have a maximum monthly income of $1635 from all sources and less than
$2,000 in assets (excluding home and car)
2. Have a medical diagnosis of AIDS and be at risk of hospitalization
3. Be able to maintain safely in the home with assistance provided
by support services
4. Have a determination of disability from the Social Security Administration
Services
are also available to HIV+ persons who do not meet the above criteria
through our Ryan White funded program. Case management in this program
can help connect clients to medical care, medications, housing and
other resources. The only requirements are proof of HIV status and
seeing a primary care physician at least twice a year.
Inmate Discharge Planning
Now
expanded into both Pinellas and Hillsborough Country Jail system,
Metro Charities can help HIV+ inmates plan for their release back
into the community by providing linkage to medical care, medications,
housing, emergency financial assistance, job training & placement
resources, substance abuse treatment and a whole host of other programs.
It is hoped that helping the client find stability in these areas
of their lives can also help them maintain their health and avoid
repeated incarcerations.
Women's Personal Care Pantry
Operating
from our Thrift Store, Metro Charities manages a personal care products
pantry for HIV+ women in Pinellas Country. Items like cleaning supplies,
feminine hygiene and personal care products are available each month.
Ask a case manager about how to access this program.
General Information and Referrals
Metro Charities recognizes that it cannot provide every service and program possible.
Therefore, we gladly refer to and cooperate with other community agencies.
