November 2005 Cover
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California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger recently signed legislation that would prohibit insurance companies from denying coverage of organ transplants to HIV-positive patients. Assemblymember Paul Koretz (D-West
Hollywood) introduced the measure, AB228. It is the first such law in the United States.
"The passage of AB228 sends a message to the nation that patients with HIV should not be denied access to organ transplantation simply because of their HIV status," said Koretz. "There are many reasons why a
patient with HIV may not be suitable for a transplant, but the sole fact that they are HIV-positive is no longer considered a legitimate reason at many transplant centers."
Editor's Note: from the Bay Area Reporter
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