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Resources for Ryan White Providers
The Health Resources Services Administration HIV/AIDS Bureau (HRSA/HAB) regularly releases guidance for the program in the form of Policy Clarification Notices or Dear Colleague Letters. Below are some notices and letters relevant to Ryan White Program financial services.
PCN 15-01 PCN 15-01 Frequently Asked Questions
Treatment of Costs under the 10% Administrative Cap for Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Parts A, B, C, and D This PCN was released in 2015, and changes certain budget items from administrative costs to direct costs. Read the PCN carefully so you can fully understand what activities are considered administrative (which is limited to 10%), and which activities may be considered direct services.
PCN 15-03 Clarifications Regarding the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program and Program Income This PCN articulates HRSA/HAB policy regarding program income generated and received as a result of the receipt of a RWHAP award. It provides a definition of program income and guidance regarding its use and reporting requirements.
PCN 15-04 PCN 15-03 and 15-04 Frequently Asked Questions
Utilization and Reporting of Pharmaceutical Rebates This policy notice clarifies the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) guidelines for the utilization and reporting of pharmaceutical rebates by RWHAP AIDS Drug Assistance Programs (ADAP) and the effect of other program provisions on these rebates.
PCN 16-02 PCN 16--02 Frequently Asked Questions
Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Services: Eligible Individuals & Allowable Uses of Funds This policy clarification notice (PCN) replaces the HRSA HIV/AIDS Bureau (HAB) PCN 10-02: Eligible Individuals & Allowable Uses of Funds. This PCN defines and provides program guidance for each of the Core Medical and Support Services named in statute and defines individuals who are eligible to receive these HRSA RWHAP services.
PCN 21-01 Waiver of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Core Medical Services Expenditure Requirement This PCN provides modified processes and requirements for HRSA RWHAP Parts A, B, and C recipients to request waivers of the statutory requirement regarding expenditure amounts for core medical services. The policy is effective beginning on October 1, 2021.
PCN 21-02 Determining Client Eligibility & Payor of Last Resort in the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program This PCN provides guidance for Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) recipients and sub-recipients for determining client eligibility and complying with the payer of last resort requirement, while minimizing administrative burden and enhancing continuity of care and treatment services.