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The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program is the
largest Federal program focused
exclusively on HIV/AIDS care. The
program is for those who do not have
sufficient health care coverage or
financial resources for coping with HIV
disease. Ryan White fills gaps in care
not covered by these other sources. The
legislation is called the
Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment
Modernization Act of 2006 (Public
Law 109-415, December 19, 2006). The
legislation was first enacted in 1990
as the Ryan White CARE (Comprehensive
AIDS Resources Emergency) Act. It has
been amended and reauthorized three
times: in 1996, 2000, and 2006.
The Ryan White HIV/AIDS
Program is administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS),
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), HIV/AIDS Bureau (HAB).
The 2006 Ryan White legislation
changed how Ryan White funds can be
used, with an emphasis on providing
life-saving and life-extending services
for people living with HIV/AIDS across
this country. Key changes included:
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Revised method for determining eligibility
for Part A (formerly called Title
I) funds gives priority to urban
areas with the largest number of
people living with HIV/AIDS while
also helping mid-size cities and
areas with emerging needs.
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Revised method for distributing
Part A funds directs money to metropolitan
areas with the highest number of
people living with HIV/AIDS. It
also encourages outreach and testing,
which will get people into treatment
sooner and save more lives.
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More money will be spent on direct
health care for Ryan White clients.
Under the 2006 law, grantees receiving
funds under Parts A, B, and C (formerly
called Titles I, II and III) must
spend at least 75 percent of funds
on Core Medical Services.
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The 2006 law recognizes that HIV/AIDS
has had a devastating impact on
racial/ethnic minorities in the
U.S. African Americans accounted
for approximately half of all HIV/AIDS
cases diagnosed. The 2006 law codifies
the Minority AIDS Initiative under
the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program.
Legislative Language
Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment
Modernization Act of 2006 (Public Law
109-415, December 19, 2006)
A
Compilation: 2000 Amendments with
1996 and 1990 Text
1996
Amendments (Acrobat/pdf)
1990
Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources
Emergency Act (Acrobat/pdf)
For
more legislative information, visit
the Library of Congress' THOMAS
Web site.
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