The Foundation of HIV Care in the US - The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Programs
Tuesday September 2, 2008
Since the HIV epidemic exploded onto the scene in the 1980's, the need for comprehensive care for those infected was obvious. As the number of infected people grew, the burden placed on HIV care programs grew as well. Thankfully, the U.S. government realized the need and understood that it would take skilled medical professionals and a lot of money to properly care for the growing HIV population. So in August of 1990, Congress signed the Ryan White CARE Act and in doing so created a system of services that has improved the quality and availability of health care services for people living with or affected by HIV and AIDS.Related Information
In Other News - Isolate All HIV People?
Doctor Sitaleki Finau holder of senior medical positions in Australia and New Zealand - and currently the Director of Health on Niue believes it would be in the best interests of people with HIV and Aids if they were isolated - possibly on an island. Read more about this outrageous idea from Radio Australia.
i read rayns story and cryed that story moved me soooooo much thatnk you!
I’m with the Ryan White Program In Las Vegas, Nevada I just want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart. The assistance, help, understanding and care is wonderful. I’ve been HIV since 2001 just restarted with the program my doctor’s to caregiver’s have been remarkable but must of all wanted to help me get my health under control.
Henry
I have to say THANK YOU to Ryan White and the outstanding staff. If it wasnt for Ryan White i would never be able to help myself with my HIV medical expenses and or medication. I been positive for 10+ years and use Ryan White off an on when i dont have private insurance. THANK YOU AGAIN FROM THE ROOT O MY HEART AND SOUL. KEEP YOU THE GOOD WORK!
My brother was just told that Ryan White Insurance no longer covers HIV/AIDs medication. Is there another option. The doctor told him the only option is just to die.
There is no Ryan White insurance. Ryan White dollars are provided by the federal government for all aspects of HIV care. The drug assistance program is geared specifically to pay for HIV related drugs. Depending on the state your brother lives in, some drug assistance programs have waiting lists. Also, if he is already on the states drug assistance program, he has to reapply each year. I would suggest he chat with an AIDS services organization in his community to see what resources are available to him. Good luck.