Anti-HIV treatment and hospitalization can be expensive. The followings are two social welfare supports that are available for HIV patients.

  • Physical Disability Certificate
    People with the acquired immuno-deficiency syndrome (AIDS) who are considered to have disabilities of their immune functions, are entitled to receive the Physical Disability Certificate. Please check with your medical institution if it applies to you or not.

Benefits you could receive:

  • Part of the medical care payment exempted.
  • Service by the local health care providers
  • Benefit for high-cost medical care

    There are other support systems available for you. See your health care provider for details.