How do I qualify for the Early Intervention Program (EIP)?
To get into the program, you must:
- Have proof of HIV positive status.
- Live in Washington State.
- Have gross monthly income at or below 500% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).
2025 Ryan White Part A and B based on Federal Poverty Level (FPL) Guidelines
(effective January 1, 2025)
| Persons | Yearly Income (100% FPL) |
Monthly Income (100% FPL) |
Medicaid Eligible (138% FPL) |
Ryan White Part A, Part B including EIP 500% FPL) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15,650.00 | $1,304.17 | $1,799.75 | $6,520.83 |
| 2 | 21,150.00 | $1,762.50 | $2,432.25 | $8,812.50 |
| 3 | 26,650.00 | $2,220.83 | $3,064.75 | $11,104.17 |
| 4 | 32,150.00 | $2,269.17 | $3,697.25 | $13,395.83 |
| 5 | 37,650.00 | $3,137.50 | $4,329.75 | $15,687.50 |
| 6 | 43,150.00 | $3,595.83 | $4,962.25 | $17,979.17 |
| 7 | 48,650.00 | $4,054.17 | $5,594.75 | $20,270.83 |
| 8 | 54,150.00 | $4,512.50 | $6,227.25 | $22,562.50 |
*For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $5,500 to the yearly amount.
| Part A Services | 500% |
|---|---|
| Part B Early Intervention Program (EIP) | 500% |
| Part B Core Medical and Support Services | 500% |
| Part B Medical Case Management | 750% |
Federal Poverty Level (FPL) Source - Federal Register
https://aspe.hhs.gov/topics/poverty-economic-mobility/poverty-guidelines
Washington State Health Care Authority - Apple Health
- https://www.hca.wa.gov/free-or-low-cost-health-care/i-help-others-apply-and-access-apple-health/program-standard-income-and-resources
- https://www.hca.wa.gov/assets/free-or-low-cost/income-standards.pdf
How do I apply?
Apply online or submit a paper application.
Online application
- Go to the Secure Access Washington (SAW) portal and create an account.
- The service code for EIP is 15939.
- SAW is secure and private.
- With a SAW account, you can easily check and renew your eligibility* and update your information.
- You can also access other Washington State services through SAW.
* clients must reapply annually to continue to receive services (every 12 months)
- Fill out the online EIP application and submit required documents.
Paper application
Application for new clients (PDF)
Application for current or returning clients (PDF)
Form for help with enrolling in or paying for insurance (PDF)
Application instructions (PDF)