Atlanta, Ga. — In response to the growing focus on issues related to HIV and aging at various levels, recent funding announcements and a new resource offer valuable insights and support. These initiatives align with the National HIV/AIDS Strategy’s commitment to expanding the capacity to provide comprehensive care to the increasing population of older adults with HIV and long-term survivors.
NEW GUIDE: UNDERSTANDING DUAL ELIGIBILITY FOR PEOPLE WITH HIV
The HRSA HAB-supported Access, Care, and Engagement Technical Assistance (ACE TA) Center has released a comprehensive resource titled “Understanding Dual Eligibility: A Guide for People with HIV About Medicare and Medicaid Coverage.” Dual eligibility, involving enrollment and coverage from both Medicare and Medicaid, can be complex, and this guide aims to simplify the process for Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) clients. It covers the basics of dual eligibility, enrollment procedures, benefits of being enrolled in both programs, optimizing health coverage for HIV and non-HIV-related needs, and how the RWHAP can support dually eligible clients. The guide is available in Spanish and Haitian Creole.
CDC FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: ENHANCING QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE WITH HIV AGED 50+
The CDC has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) focused on supporting investigator-driven research to explore factors influencing the quality of life (QOL) for persons with HIV aged 50 years and older (PWH50+). Recognizing QOL as a crucial aspect of health for people with HIV, applicants are encouraged to conduct formative qualitative and mixed-method research to identify factors impacting QOL, translate findings into strategies to improve QOL, assess strategy acceptability, and disseminate findings to organizations and partners serving PWH50+. Applications are due by February 26, 2024, and more details can be found at Grants.gov.
NIH FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES: MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES OF HIV & AGING
The NIH has issued two Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs) inviting applications at the intersection of HIV and aging. The objectives include improving the understanding of biological, clinical, and socio-behavioral aspects of aging in the context of HIV infection and treatment, as well as enhancing approaches for testing, preventing, and treating HIV and managing related conditions. Ten NIH Institutes, Centers, and Offices (ICOs) support these NOFOs, each with specific research interests. Researchers can tailor applications to these interests. The earliest application submission date is May 5, 2024. View the R01 NOFO or the R21 NOFO.
These funding opportunities and resources underscore a concerted effort to address the unique challenges faced by older adults with HIV and to advance research, support, and understanding in this critical intersection of health and aging.
