Did you know?
Hepatitis C is treatable. Most people can be cured in 8 to 12 weeks. The treatment is tolerable with few or no side effects and is covered by most insurance plans.
Who should be treated?
Treatment is recommended for almost all people over the age of 3 years old (excluding pregnant people).
Ask your doctor about Hepatitis C treatment options, support and resources.
What does treatment involve?
Once Hepatitis C infection is confirmed via lab results, talk with your doctor about the best treatment option for you. Hepatitis C is treated with direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) tables, which are highly effective at clearing the infection in more than 90% of people. The tablets are taken for 8 to 12 weeks.
Successful treatment does not protect against another Hepatitis C infection. To learn about access to sterile syringes and supplies, visit the Safe Use and Overdose Program.
Covering Hepatitis C treatment?
For individuals with Medi-Cal, treatment is covered. There are patient assistance programs through pharmaceutical companies for those who are uninsured.
PrEP-AP will pay for Hepatitis C medications. Contact a PrEP-AP Enrollment worker near you for more information:
- Watsonville Health Center PrEP-AP Enrollment Worker: (831) 763-8172 (Monday, Wednesday, & Friday)
- Emeline Health Center PrEP AP Enrollment Worker: (831) 454-4340 (Tuesday & Thursday)
Visit the free peer-to-peer Help-4-Hep helpline website or call 877-435-7443.