Many patients with HIV/AIDS suffer from weight loss and malnutrition and do not possess the means necessary to purchase adequate calories and protein. 

With continued weight loss, individuals with HIV/AIDS will undoubtedly require more costly treatments and potential hospitalizations due to the removal of this benefit. 

I strongly urge you to amend the recently enacted NY State Medicaid Reform Bill to REINSTATE COVERAGE FOR ENTERAL SUPPORT PRODUCTS in adult patients with HIV/AIDS who are experiencing ongoing unintentional weight loss.”