Special Needs Plans (SNPs) CAI offers other programs related to HIV/AIDS.  NEW! SNPs Resources for Case Managers CAI is working with the New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute and the New York City Department of Health to help educate consumers and providers about the HIV Special Needs Plans for Medicaid recipients living with HIV/AIDS. The HIV Special Needs Plans are special health plans for people on Medicaid living with HIV/AIDS and their children up to age nineteen, whether or not they have HIV or AIDS. The doctors, nurses, and other care providers who participate in HIV SNPs understand the special needs facing people living with HIV/AIDS. SNPs providers understand that consumers may need help with: taking medication alcohol and substance abuse problems talking to loved ones about HIV All HIV SNPs primary care providers are "HIV specialists." This means that these providers have special training to treat people with HIV/AIDS. CAI has provides training to consumers with the purpose of educating them about the SNPs plans and developing the skills to make health care choices that are right for them and their families. CAI also educates providers on issues pertinent to SNPs care delivery including confidentiality and sensitivity to people living with HIV/AIDS. Technical assistance services are available to community based organizations whose clients may be eligible for HIV SNPs. Cicatelli Associates Incorporated, 505 Eighth Avenue, Suite 1600, New York, NY  10018 phone: (212) 594-7741 / fax: (212) 629-3321 http://www.cicatelli.org If you experience problems browsing this page, please send e-mail to webmaster © Copyright 2004, Cicatelli Associates Inc. site map