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HIV Retiree

8/4/2020 14:13 EST

I am keen to retire to beautiful Portugal. Thoughs s a retired HIV positive man (since 2007, undetectable not long after) from the UK, would I still have access to care and medication? Would my medication have to change (Genvoya) and is it easy to get health cover with this existing condition? Or any guidance on where to look for this information would be fantastic. Thanks

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JephreyScott

8/4/2020 14:53 EST

I was in Portimao with a government health care provider. I was told that HIV is considered a public health issue and it would be covered as such. I am a US citizen(unhappily now) and had the same concerns. Two years ago I could get much better healthcare coverage for $148.00 and month in Portugal that covered EVERYTHING. Here in the USA I pay $530.00 a month and still pay for doctors, tests, and medicine. Get in touch with a healthcare professional.

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dancebert

8/5/2020 03:34 EST

>Would my medication have to change (Genvoya) ...

It appears so. The drug is approved for use in Portugal, but only for hospital use.

https://extranet.infarmed.pt/INFOMED-fo/detalhes-medicamento.xhtml

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WolfyD

8/5/2020 04:15 EST

Thanks Jephrey. We often forget what a privilidged position we are as UK residents, with the enormous benefits of free health services through the National Health Service. I hope you get to achieve your dreams!

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WolfyD

8/5/2020 06:49 EST

Thanks for taking the time to research this dancebert.

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