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HIV Client Services provides programs to help eligible persons with HIV get the medical and supportive care services they need to improve and maintain their health.

Unless otherwise noted, all materials and forms on this page are in PDF format.

Our Programs Include...

Ryan White Part B Program	Early Intervention Program Application
Early Intervention Program	Client Services Quarterly Update
Staff Contact Information

Ryan White Part B Program

HIV Client Services receives funding from the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Modernization Act of 2006 (Ryan White Program) , administered by the federal HIV/AIDS Bureau of the Health Resources and ServicesAdministration (HRSA) in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

The goal of the program is to improve the quality, availability, and organization of health care and support services for individuals and families with HIV infection. Cumulative HIV and AIDS cases reported here in Washington provide the funding base for Washington State.

Washington State utilizes Ryan White Part B funds to:

support provision of treatment (through the Early Intervention Program)
payment of insurance premiums (through the Evergreen Health Insurance Program)
a comprehensive continuum of care for individuals with HIV disease and their families.

Specific allocations for each region are based on a dollar parity model that is updated yearly.

HIV care-related services such as:

medical case management
oral health care
medical nutrition therapy
mental health services
substance abuse outpatient care

may be supported in communities through Ryan White Part B funds.

Community planning is based on the assessed needs of:

low income
HIV-positive persons
community priorities
available resources.

For more information, please contact HIV Client Services at 360-236-3426.

Ryan White Program Information - You will leave this website.

Three-year comprehensive plan (414KB)

Statewide Coordinated Statement of Need (246KB)

Early Intervention Program

The Early Intervention Program provides services to help eligible persons with HIV get the health care they need to improve and maintain their health.

All Clients will be required to have insurance beginning July 1, 2010.

Prescription Medication Coverage

We maintain a formulary to treat the early stages of HIV and many related conditions. For clients with insurance, we pay co-pay costs for medications on our formulary.

Pharmacy & Drugs

EIP Formulary (You will leave this site and go to Ramsell Public Health Rx)

EIP Pharmacy Benefit Manager (You will leave this site and go to Ramsell Public Health Rx)

Is there a cost for EIP services?

Some clients will be required to pay a monthly cost share to their pharmacy. This amount is based on insurance status and income level at this time.

Cost Share

2010 Federal Poverty Level/Cost Share Schedule- English (44KB)

2010 Federal Poverty Level/Cost Share Schedule- Spanish (38KB)

Spenddowns

EIP can no longer pay spenddowns that begin on or after April 1, 2009. However, we can pay for HIV-related drugs. Clients can use our payments to help meet their spenddown. Clients can take the EIP Prescription Spenddown Receipt (153 KB) with them to the pharmacy. Instructions are on the form.

Dental Services

Clients must go to Early Intervention Program (EIP) contracted D ental Providers (41KB) for Early Intervention Program (EIP) covered Schedule of Covered Services.

Medical & Mental Health Care

We pay for limited HIV-related provider visits and tests. Clients must go to EIP Contracted Medical Providers and EIP Contracted Mental Health Providers (43KB) and labs that contract with us. For clients with insurance, we cover only up to $1000 for deductibles and costs during pre-existing condition periods for services on our Schedule of covered services.

Insurance Premium Payment Assistance

We help eligible clients get medical insurance and pay the premiums. Individuals must first enroll into the Early Intervention Program (EIP) and then also submit an application to Evergreen Health Insurance Program (EHIP) which can be found at www.ehip.org (you will leave this website).

Early Intervention Program (EIP) Application

Early Intervention Program Application - English (82KB)

Early Intervention Program Application - Spanish (88KB)

Early Intervention Program Brochure - English (235KB)

Early Intervention Program Brochure - Spanish (237KB)

Early Intervention Program requirements (Eligibility)

Be HIV+.
Live in Washington State.
Have family income at or below 300 percent Federal Poverty Level (FPL). Up to 370 percent FPL if eligible for EIP before 9/1/2002.
Have individual resources of $10,000 or less (not counting your home, one automobile per licensed driver and some retirement funds) or $15,000 for family resources.

Clients with income of 100 percent or less than Federal Poverty Level ($903 in 2010 for asingle person) will have to apply for Medicaid. Clients who have previously been denied Medicaid may not be required to apply with Medicaid again. EIP will send Medicaid application information to clients and provide temporary EIP coverage during the Medicaid application period. You can download a Medicaid application by visiting their website.

Eligibility and services are subject to change. Please call us for additional information at 360-236-3426 or 877-376-9316 (toll free).

Client Services Quarterly Update

A quarterly report that keeps the community informed of program and staff changes.

July 2011 (456KB)

November 2011 (234KB)

Staff Contact Information
877-376-9316 (toll free in Washington)
360-236-3426
Fax: 360-664-2216
Name	Phone Number	Position	Email
Abby Gilliland	360-236-3438	Community Contract Coordinator	Abby.Gilliland@doh.wa.gov
Amber Casey	360-236-3480	Planning Coordinator	Amber.Casey@doh.wa.gov
Anneke Jansen	360-236-3453	Quality Management Coordinator	Anneke.Jansen@doh.wa.gov
Barbara Gimenez	360-236-3476	Information and Data Specialist	Barbara.Gimenez@doh.wa.gov
Carri Comer	360-236-3420	Provider Training and Contract Specialist	Carri.Comer@doh.wa.gov
Christina James	360-236-3489	Administrative Support	Christina.James@doh.wa.gov
Elizabeth Crutsinger-Perry	360-236-3479	Program Operations & Quality Management Supervisor	Elizabeth.Crutsinger-Perry@doh.wa.gov
Fran McBride	877-376-9316 (toll free in Washington)	Client Service Representative (CSR)	Ask.EIP@doh.wa.gov
George Cruz	877-376-9316 (toll free in Washington)	Client Service Representative (CSR)	Ask.EIP@doh.wa.gov
Jayme Emmons	360-236-3451	Fiscal Coordinator	Jayme.Emmons@doh.wa.gov
Karen Robinson	360-236-3437	HIV Case Management & Community Programs Supervisor	Karen.Robinson@doh.wa.gov
Kathi LLoyd	360-236-3435	Statewide Case Management Coordinator	Kathi.LLoyd@doh.wa.gov
Lori Miller	877-376-9316 (toll free in Washington)	Client Service Representative (CSR)	Ask.EIP@doh.wa.gov
Mardene Eldred	360-236-3429	Enrollment & Claims Processing Specialist	Mardene.Eldred@doh.wa.gov
Martha Grimm	877-376-9316 (toll free in Washington)	Client Service Representative (CSR)	Ask.EIP@doh.wa.gov
Neil Good	360-236-3457	Statewide Case Management Coordinator	Neil.Good@doh.wa.gov
Richard Aleshire	360-236-3477	Program Manager	Richard.Aleshire@doh.wa.gov
Sheila Ichita	360-236-3430	Support Staff Supervisor	Sheila.Ichita@doh.wa.gov
Teri Eyster	877-376-9316 (toll free in Washington)	EIP Eligibility Supervisor	Ask.EIP@doh.wa.gov