RYAN WHITE CARE ACT HIV/AIDS SERVICES PROGRAM
The Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resource Emergency (CARE) Act is federal legislation that addresses the unmet health needs of persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). The CARE Act is intended to help communities and states increase the availability of primary health care and support services in order to reduce utilization of more costly inpatient care, increase access to care for underserved populations, and improve the quality of life of those affected by the epidemic. The priority is to ensure that clients ultimately receive primary care, which includes maintenance or initiation of treatment according to Public Health Services guidelines and adherence to medication regimens, leading to improved health outcomes. These services are intended for low-income, underinsured, and uninsured persons living with HIV. They are funds of “last resort,” meaning that all other funding sources for a service must be exhausted before using Ryan White funds for the service. For more detailed information on the CARE Act, refer to the CARE Council New Member Orientation Handbook.
Eligibility for CARE Services
In order to enroll for CARE services, all consumers must provide proofs of eligibility each year. The first time you go to receive CARE services, you will need to bring proof of identification, proof of residency, proof of HIV diagnosis, and proof of meeting low-income requirements. The table below shows what documentation you can use to prove your eligibility:
Proof of Identification |
Proof of Marin Residency |
Proof of Income |
Proof of HIV Diagnosis |
| Driver’s license |
Utility bill |
State/Federal tax return indicating adjusted gross income |
Diagnosis letter from doctor’s office on MD stationery |
| Immigration card |
Lease/mortgage statement |
W-2 or 1099 form |
Lab test results with CD4
and/or viral load test |
| State ID card |
Support affidavit |
Current pay stub |
Positive test result from ELISA and/or Western Blot HIV test (not anonymous) |
| Passport |
Letter from a shelter |
Bank statement indicating direct deposited income |
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| Photo ID from another Country |
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Disability award letter (e.g. SSI, SSDI, SDI) |
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Self-employment affidavit |
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Support affidavit |
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There will be a 30-day grace period for obtaining this information, which means that you can receive services even if you don’t have all of this information. You must, however, provide these documents within 30 days in order to continue receiving services. If you do not provide any missing proof of eligibility within the 30-day grace period, you will need to re-apply to receive additional services. For more information call: (415) 473-7590 or email: csantini@co.marin.ca.us
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