The purpose of these service standards is to outline the core elements and expectations that all Ryan White service providers must follow when implementing a specific service category. These standards define the minimum acceptable levels of quality in service delivery. They ensure that uniformity of service exists across the Washington, DC Eligible Metropolitan Area (EMA), so that clients and patients receive the same high-quality care regardless of where or by whom the services are provided. Ultimately, these service standards are essential for defining and ensuring consistent, quality care for all clients, and they will serve as formal contract requirements for program monitoring and quality management.

Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) Core Medical Services

1.    Early Intervention & Regional Early Intervention Services 
2.    Health Insurance Premium and Cost Sharing Assistance 
3.    Home and Community-Based Health Services
4.    Home Health Care Services
5.    Hospice Care Services
6.    Medical Case Management Services
7.    Medical Nutrition Therapy 
8.    Mental Health Services
9.    Oral Health Services 
10.  Outpatient Ambulatory Health Services 
11.  Substance Use Disorder Outpatient Care 
12.  Substance Use Disorder Services (Residential)

 Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) Support Services 

1.    Emergency Financial Assistance 
2.    Food Bank/Home Delivered Meals 
3.    Health Education/Risk Reduction Services
4.    Housing Services 
5.    Linguistic Services 
6.    Medical Transportation
7.    Non-Medical Case Management 
8.    Other Professionals Services
9.    Outreach Services 
10.  Rehabilitation Services
11.  Respite Care Services
12.  Psychosocial Support Services 
13.  Wellness Program Initiative