The Ryan White Program came from a law called
The Ryan White C.A.R.E. Act. All of the states
in the United States get funds through the
C.A.R.E. Act to help people who have HIV or AIDS.

Ohio uses this money to provide services to
people living with HIV and AIDS through our:
emergency assistance program
home health program
HIV drug program
Health Insurance Premium Payment Program

You are eligible for help through
Ryan White Programs if:
you live in Ohio
have proof of your HIV status
your monthly income is less than
       $1,410 per month (larger amount is
       allowed if you have dependents)
you have no other way to pay
       for the services you need
 

If you have an emergency that is HIV related,
we may be able to help you pay for the
services you need.

Services that may be covered:

Transportation:
bus passes, gas vouchers

Family Services:
counseling, child care, baby food, diapers

Medial Services:
doctor visits, lab work, diagnostics

Housing:
rent, deposits, utility bills

Nutrition Services:
home delivered meals, food vouchers, nutritional supplements

Dental Services:
cleaning, dental work on a case by case basis

Rehabilitation:
physical and occupational therapy

Home Health:
home health aide, homemaker services

Call the case manager in your area for more
information or call the Ohio Dept. of Health
at 614-644-1877.

The HIV Drug Program covers medicines that treat
HIV-related conditions.

To be able to get medicine through this program,
you must not have prescription coverage through
another program, such as Medicaid or private
insurance. You may be on this program if
you are on Medicaid Spend-Down.

Medicine is ordered through the mail and is delivered
to your home. You don't have to go to a local pharmacy.

Call the Ohio Dept. of Health at 614-466-6669
for more information.

Skilled nursing visits may be available to help
people with HIV or AIDS stay at home or keep them
from having to go to the hospital.

Call the Ohio Dept. of Health at 614-644-8085
for more information.

People living with HIV or AIDS that are disabled
and having difficulty paying their health insurance
premiums may be eligible for this program. Call the
Ohio Dept. of Health at 614-644-1851
for more information.

Call the case manager in your area to find out how
the Ryan White Program can help you. A case manager
can help you with many issues people with HIV and
AIDS face. There is no fee for their help.

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