{"id":9344,"date":"2021-02-25T22:49:16","date_gmt":"2021-02-25T22:49:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/disease-prevention\/?page_id=9344"},"modified":"2026-03-11T14:27:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T14:27:57","slug":"hivtreatment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/disease-prevention\/hivtreatment\/","title":{"rendered":"HIV Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-9344\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-9344-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-9344-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-9344-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>HIV treatment is highly effective.\u00a0 People living with HIV today can live a health life by getting in medical care and taking antiretroviral (ARV) medication.<\/p>\n<p>Medication works to lower the amount of virus in the body (viral load).\u00a0 Often, this is to levels that are undetectable by standard lab tests.\u00a0 The vast majority of people who take their medicine as prescribed and remain in care are able to achieve and maintain an undetectable viral load.\u00a0 In addition to improving their own health, getting and keeping a low viral load also prevents the spread of HIV to others.\u00a0 HIV treatment plays an important role in preventing transmission of HIV from mother to baby during pregnancy and delivery, making it possible for parents with HIV to have children without HIV.<\/p>\n<p>To get the full health and preventative benefits of HIV medicines, it is important that a person with HIV stays connected to medical care and continues to take their medicine as prescribed, even if and when they do not feel sick.<\/p>\n<p>Clinical guidelines recommend that medical treatment for HIV begin as soon as possible after diagnosis.\u00a0 Given the strong benefits, ARVs are recommended for people living with HIV, regardless of how long they have had HIV or how healthy they are.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-9344-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-9344-0-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-video panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-9344-0-1-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-video so-widget-sow-video-default-c08170c47cfb-9344\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-video-wrapper\n\">\n\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Let&#039;s Talk About HIV Treatment!: Kahlib\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pnk7EVrrEqA?feature=oembed&enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen allowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation\"><\/iframe>\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-9344-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-9344-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-9344-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div id=\"finance_help\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-9344-1-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Financial Help<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Do not let the worry of treatment and medication costs stop you from seeking the care that you need.\u00a0 There are many programs that will cover the financial costs to help you stay in care and remain healthy.\u00a0 If you are low-income and uninsured these programs can cover all your costs.\u00a0 If you have health insurance, these programs would help by covering out-of-pocket costs.\u00a0 Some programs may even assist in paying premiums for marketplace insurance plans.<\/p>\n<p>Most programs fall under two categories: government-funded medication assistance programs, or other patient assistance programs.\u00a0 In Virginia, the commonly used government-funded program is called the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/disease-prevention\/vamap\/\">Virginia Medication Assistance Program, or VA MAP<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Other patient assistance programs do not have to follow federal regulations. They use funds from sources such as pharmaceutical companies, health foundations, etc.\u00a0 Sometimes private programs are specific in what they cover under their programs.\u00a0 Clients often use private programs if there is a waitlist on government programs, or if they are taking a unique medication that isn't covered by a government program.<\/p>\n<p>It could be possible that a person would use multiple programs to meet all their needs.<\/p>\n<p>Applying for financial help can seem complex and stressful.\u00a0 It could be helpful to work with your case manager. A case manager will ensure you find all the help and resources that meet your specific needs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-9344-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-9344-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-9344-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div id=\"agencylocator\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-9344-2-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<hr \/>\n<h3>Locating Resources<\/h3>\n<p>You can find a list of online locators and hotlines in this section to help you locate and access resources.\u00a0 These locators and hotlines can help you find a doctor, a case manager, or supportive resources.<\/p>\n<p>If you know what you are looking for, the online locators will help you find resources near you.\u00a0 If you have lots of questions, try one of the hotlines to speak with a live person to walk you through what your options are and what might be helpful for you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-9344-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-9344-3\" ><div id=\"pgc-9344-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-9344-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-9344\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/02\/hivgovlocator_capture.png\" width=\"1490\" height=\"854\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/02\/hivgovlocator_capture.png 1490w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/02\/hivgovlocator_capture-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/02\/hivgovlocator_capture-1024x587.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/02\/hivgovlocator_capture-768x440.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1490px) 100vw, 1490px\" alt=\"Screenshot of the HIV.gov Locator\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-9344-3-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-9344-3-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-9344-3-1-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Online Locators<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<div id=\"panel-7223-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"3\">\n<div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-7223-2-0-0\">\n<div class=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\">\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n<div id=\"panel-7223-2-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"5\">\n<div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-7223-2-1-0\">\n<div class=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\">\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n<p>Find HIV treatment and\/or supportive services near you today using an online locator or database.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/locator.hiv.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HIV.gov Locator<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/vdhconnections\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VDH Resource Connections<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-9344-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-9344-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-9344-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Phone Hotlines<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<div id=\"panel-7223-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"3\">\n<div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-7223-2-0-0\">\n<div class=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\">\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n<div id=\"panel-7223-2-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"5\">\n<div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-7223-2-1-0\">\n<div class=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\">\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n<h4>Virginia-Specific Hotlines:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Virginia Medication Assistance Program Hotline - (855) 362-0658<\/li>\n<li>Virginia Disease Prevention Hotline - (800) 533-4148<\/li>\n<li>Benalytics (for current VA MAP Clients w\/Insurance Enrollment needs) - (855) 483-4347<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>National Hotlines:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/cdc-info\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CDC INFO Hotline<\/a> - 1-800-CDC-INFO (232-4636) | 1-888-232-6348 TTY<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hab.hrsa.gov\/get-care\/state-hivaids-hotlines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Other State HIV Hotlines<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org\/\">National Suicide Prevention Lifeline<\/a> - (800) 273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.translifeline.org\/\">Trans Lifeline<\/a> - a hotline staffed by transgender people for transgender people - (877) 565-8860<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-9344-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-9344-5\" ><div id=\"pgc-9344-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-9344-5-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"7\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-9344-5-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">HIV Treatment FAQs<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<div id=\"panel-7223-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"3\">\n<div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-7223-2-0-0\">\n<div class=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\">\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n<p>Get answers to some frequently asked questions about HIV treatment.\u00a0 Whether you are wondering why it matters, how it works, when you should start, or what exactly\u00a0<em>undetectable\u00a0<\/em>means.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-9344-5-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-9344-5-0-1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-button so-widget-sow-button-atom-8438a86b251d-9344\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"ow-button-base ow-button-align-left\"\n>\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.greaterthan.org\/treat-faq\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"sowb-button ow-icon-placement-left ow-button-hover\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" \t>\n\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tGet Started\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-9344-5-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-9344-5-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"9\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-9344-5-1-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-dbf295114b96-9344\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.greaterthan.org\/product\/hiv-coronavirus-live-healthy-and-well-hiv-blue-graphic\/\"\n\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" \t\t>\n\t\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.greaterthan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/HealthyAndWell_BlueBG.jpg\" title=\"HIV Treatment\" alt=\"Live Healthy and Well with HIV\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-9344-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-9344-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-9344-6-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-video panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"10\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-9344-6-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-video so-widget-sow-video-default-c08170c47cfb-9344\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-video-wrapper\n\">\n\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"#AskTheHIVDoc: What is HIV undetectable?\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BiegqqMf01U?feature=oembed&enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen allowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation\"><\/iframe>\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-9344-6-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-9344-6-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"11\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">What Exactly is Undetectable?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>The term\u00a0<em>undetectable\u00a0<\/em>has been a hot topic recently.\u00a0 As has the discussion of someone who is undetectable not being able to transmit HIV sexually.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/BiegqqMf01U\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch a video<\/a> that talks about HIV undetectable or learn more from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-9344-6-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"12\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-button so-widget-sow-button-atom-7640c554499f-9344\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"ow-button-base ow-button-align-left\"\n>\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.greaterthan.org\/treat-faq\/#become-hiv-undetectable-virally-suppressed\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"sowb-button ow-icon-placement-left ow-button-hover\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" \t>\n\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tLearn More\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-9344-7\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-9344-7\" ><div id=\"pgc-9344-7-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-9344-7-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"13\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-9344-7-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">#AskTheHIVDoc: Care and Treatment<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>When it comes to HIV Care and Treatment, you may have some questions.\u00a0 In this video short series, real HIV doctors answer the most common questions from the public.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-9344-7-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"14\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-9344-7-0-1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-button so-widget-sow-button-atom-7640c554499f-9344\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"ow-button-base ow-button-align-left\"\n>\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=r6P9A5cXQMQ&#038;list=PLMg9scXawOhQktfxW99WpgZaDqkAQrGWb\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"sowb-button ow-icon-placement-left ow-button-hover\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" \t>\n\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWatch Now\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-9344-7-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-9344-7-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"15\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-9344-7-1-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-9344\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.greaterthan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/askthehivdoc-all-about-care-treatment-3-600x450.jpg\" title=\"HIV Treatment\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HIV treatment is highly effective.\u00a0 People living with HIV today can live a health life by getting in medical care and taking 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