The Ryan White CARE Act

The federal Ryan White Care Act provides health care for people with HIV disease. Enacted in 1990, it fill gaps in care faced by those with low incomes and little or no insurance. The McGregor Clinic, Inc. is a Ryan White Title II provider.

Eligibility for the Ryan White Program is based on family size and income up to a maximum of 300% of the federal poverty level. Clients are screened for eligiblity every six months by providing proof of the following:

Proof of Income
Income must be documented for the past three months for the client. If the client is married or has a significant other and there is co-mingling of funds (shared accounts, checking/savings, utility bills, etc.) then documentation of the spouse or significant other's income must also be verified. Income may be verified by:
   - Pay stubs covering the last three months
   - SSI/SSDI award letter(s)
   - A signed letter from an employer on company letterhead documenting income for the prior three months
   - Unemployment benefits award letter
   - Documentation of any other income

Proof of Florida Residency
We are required by program guidelines to verify full-time Florida residency. Acceptable documentation includes:
   - Florida driver's license or I.D.
   - Tax bill or utility bill (electric in the client's name - phone bills are not acceptable)
   - Homestead documentation
   - Copy of most recent federal income tax form showing the client's Florida address as primary

Proof of HIV Status
This was, or will be done at the time of the initial intake and labs. Nothing further is required.

Additional Information Needed
As the payer of last resort, the program also must verify the client is not eligible for other private or public funds to cover their care. The following items are needed on a case-by-case basis. Note that ineligibility for a program due to a failure to complete the application process automatically makes the client ineligible for the Ryan White program.
   - Medicaid eligibility/ineligibility
   - Disability status determination
   - Verification of no employer-sponsored health insurance availability
   - A signed letter from family/friend documenting the addresss and that you have no income and rely on them for your room and board

For additional information, questions or to arrange an appointment, please call or contact the McGregor Clinic, Inc. at (239) 334-9555.