Alliance Comments on HRSA Proposed Rule Regarding Ryan White Housing Time Limits

Date: 5 Feb 2007

Author: National Alliance to End Homelessness

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The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) heard from over 150 organizations regarding the proposed rule published December 6, 2006 imposing a lifetime cumulative cap of 24 months on clients receiving Ryan White CARE Act funded housing assistance. This policy was to take effect March 1, 2007, however, the substantive comments HRSA received has caused the agency to postpone implementation until further notice. This is a great victory for the HIV/AIDS community. Unfortunately, the policy is merely postponed so the possibility of implementation still exists. Therefore, it is essential for HRSA to continue to hear from providers on the importance of coupling housing and health care for people living with HIV/AIDS.