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Ryan White and ADAP
In 1984, Ryan White was diagnosed with AIDS at the age of 13. Ryan and his family worked tirelessly to combat the discrimination and fear surrounding HIV and AIDS. His struggles to continue attending public school and access needed services made national headlines. Today, Congress continues to fund care and treatment services for people living with HIV through the Ryan White Treatment Modernization Act. First passed in 1990, the purpose of this legislation is to improve the quality and availability of medical care for people with HIV/AIDS and their affected families. Part of this legislation funds the Oregon AIDS Drugs Assistance Program (ADAP) or CAREAssist. CAREAssist helps people living with HIV or AIDS pay for medication and other medical care expenses.
More information about Ryan White and the AIDS Drugs Assistance Program is available on the
Health Resources and Services Administration website.
Data
In 2013, CAREAssist contracted with Program Design and Evaluation Services to conduct a survey of CAREAssist clients to assess client satisfaction and quality of life.
Read the 2013 CAREAssist Client Survey Results
New CAREAssist Client Survey coming in 2022!
CAREAssist Policies & Procedures
CAREAssist Policies and Procedures
If you have questions related to CAREAssist policy, please call the program at 971-673-0144 or send email to
care.assist@dhsoha.state.or.us
CAREAssist Advisory Group
The CAREAssist Advisory Group is the planning and advisory committee for CAREAssist. The purpose of the group is to provide input and direction to the program related to program design and implementation. Meetings are held quarterly and are open to the public. Please contact Annick Benson-Scott 971-673-0144 for more information about the CAREAssist Advisory committee.
Meeting Minutes
Client Advisory Group Notes - December 14, 2022
CAREAssist Oregon Administrative Rule