Will providing Ryan White Program services to eligible populations infringe upon existing resources meant for AIs/ANs?
Ryan White Program services cannot be denied to clients who are not AIs/ANs. By IHS law, IHS and tribal facilities who receive Ryan White Program funds, however, are not required to provide individuals whom are not AI/AN access to existing resources that are meant for AIs/ANs. As the Ryan White Program and IHS eligibility for services are separate health care programs, clients presenting for care are eligible for care/services as prescribed by each individual programs’ existing eligibility rules. Those clients, who are not AI/AN, who receive services not covered by the Ryan White program from IHS-operated, 638 contract, or Urban Indian Health Programs should follow the facilities’ established procedures for determining health care coverage and payment for these services. • Can the Ryan White Program be used to provide additional services at facilities that already provide HIV related services? Ryan White Program services must not supplant (replace a service already offered an
