ACESDV SARP Funding

The Arizona Coalition to End Sexual & Domestic Violence (ACESDV) is happy to present the Sexual Assault Reimbursement Program (SARP), enabled by generous financing from the Office of the Governor.

About SARP:

Sexual attack survivors typically deal with considerable medical costs arising from their terrible experiences, consisting of emergency clinic treatment, injuries sustained throughout the attack, and follow-up care. While forensic medical examinations are covered by each county, numerous other medical expenses are not, leaving survivors strained with substantial expenses. Acknowledging the requirement for help in this vital location and comprehending the scope of the problem in Arizona, we proposed a pilot program to supply both instant assistance for survivors and insights into the degree of the requirement throughout the state.

Secret Program Details:

· Launch Date: SARP was formally introduced in early September 2023.

· Scope: The program covers numerous medical expenditures connected to the attack, consisting of preliminary and follow-up look after physical injuries, laboratory work for aftercare, medication (such as HIV prevention/prophylaxis and emergency situation birth control), medical transport, and treatment for sexually sent infections.

A Message from our CEO, Jenna Panas:

“ACESDV is extremely happy to have financing to offer direct monetary help to sexual attack survivors for medical expense repayment. No survivor ought to ever need to sustain medical financial obligation or extra expenses associated with a criminal activity devoted versus them and their body. We are enjoyed have the ability to provide survivors extra assistance as they recover both mentally and physically from their attack.”

Eligibility Criteria:

Survivors are qualified for medical compensation under SARP if they satisfy the following requirements:

· The attack took place on or after January 1st, 2022.

· The attack took place in the state of Arizona, or the client got intense medical treatment in Arizona.

· The client looked for and got a Medical Forensic Exam (MFE) following the sexual attack.

· If the client looked for an MFE however was not able to get one, accreditation should be supplied by medical personnel, the medical billing department, and/or a victim supporter.

· In addition to the MFE, the client got medical treatment for associated injuries within 30 days of the attack.

· The client need to be 18 years or older at the time of application. For clients under 18, a moms and dad or guardian need to use on their behalf.

· Importantly, clients do not require to report the attack to police to be qualified for compensation under SARP.

https://medicalbillingcertificationprograms.org/acesdv-sarp-funding/