The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Patient Care Programs are the largest Federal programs focused exclusively on HIV/AIDS care. The programs are for individuals living with HIV/AIDS who have no health insurance (public or private), have insufficient health care coverage, have no Medicaid or Medicare coverage or lack financial resources to get the care they need for their HIV disease. In short, Ryan White HIV/AIDS assistance fills gaps in care not covered by other funding sources.

HIV/AIDS Patient Care Programs are based on eligibility and are not entitlement programs. Meeting eligibility requirements is a prerequisite for enrollment. Sarasota's Comprehensive Care Center currently provides services under Part B of the Patient Care Programs which include the following:

• HIV-related medical and primary care
• Oral health care
• Mental health care
• Assistance with health insurance (premiums, co-pays)
• Prescription co-pay assistance
• State Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Program (HOPWA)
• Comprehensive and Supportive Case Management

The AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), also a part of the Patient Care Programs, is administered through the Sarasota County Health Department. Currently this program has a wait list, but in most cases, case management can help with patient assistance for HIV meds from the drug companies.