The
Ryan
White HIV/AIDS Treatment Modernization
Act of 2006 (Public Law 109-415,
December 19, 2006) provides the Federal
HIV/AIDS programs in the Public Health
Service (PHS) Act under Title XXVI
flexibility to respond effectively
to the changing epidemic.
The
new law 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 in the most
recent legislation included:
- New
method for determining eligibility
for Part A (formerly called Title
I) funds gives priority to urban
areas with the highest number of
people living with AIDS while also
helping mid-size cities and areas
with emerging needs.
- New
method for distributing Part A funds
directs money to metropolitan areas
with the highest number of people
who are HIV-positive. It also encourages
outreach and testing, which will
get people into treatment sooner
and save more lives.
- More
money will be spent on direct health
care for Ryan White clients. Under
the new 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.
- The
new law recognizes that HIV/AIDS
has had a devastating impact on
racial/ethnic minorities in the
U.S. African Americans accounted
for 49 percent of all HIV/AIDS cases
diagnosed in 2005. The new law codifies
the Minority AIDS Initiative for
HRSA's Ryan White programs.
Also
of Interest:
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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