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Benefit Summary
The Hemophilia Assistance Program (HAP) helps people with hemophilia pay for their blood factor products (PDF), Covered Products, Allowable Fees, Limitations and Requirements for FY 2012, Publication #F41-11839. updated October 2011
Eligibility Summary
The program is available to anyone who
- lives in Texas
is 21 years of age or older - has an income level at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines
- has a diagnosis of hemophilia from a licensed physician
You may apply to HAP year-round.
Note: Current clients must renew their applications before August 31 each year.
Contact the Hemophilia Assistance Program
Mailing Address:
Hemophilia Assistance Program
Department of State Health Services, MC 1938
P.O. Box 149347
Austin, TX 78714-9347 Physical Address:
Purchased Health Services Unit
Department of State Health Services
1100 West 49th Street
Austin, TX 78756 Ask questions by phone:
Hemophilia Assistance Program Inquiry Line at 1-800-222-3986 — Toll Free
512/776-7150 — Austin
512/776-7162 — Fax Send comments, questions, complaints, or broken links by e-mail to Hemophilia Assistance Program.
Purchased Health Services Unit
The Hemophilia Assistance Program is part of the Purchased Health Services Unit (PHSU). The unit purchases services through its benefit programs for clients. The other programs in PHSU are the Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) Services Program and the Kidney Health Care Program, and the Glenda Dawson Donate Life - Texas Registry. Details about the other programs are on their web pages.