What are the new emergency rules for Florida's HIV drug program?

Florida issued emergency rules that drastically cut subsidies for the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), lowering income eligibility from 400% to 130% of the federal poverty level and limiting insurance coverage for Biktarvy.

How many Floridians will be affected by the new HIV drug rules?

An estimated 16,000 Floridians are expected to be affected by the new emergency rules that reduce access to HIV medications through the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP).

What is Biktarvy and how is it affected by Florida's new rules?

Biktarvy is a once-a-day pill used by 60% of Floridians in the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), and the new emergency rules limit its insurance coverage.

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Florida HIV Meds Cut: Thousands Uninsured

27 Feb

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Summary

Florida slashing HIV drug subsidies, affecting 16,000 residents.
New rules drop ADAP eligibility from 400% to 130% poverty level.
Emergency rules limit access to Biktarvy, a key HIV medication.

Florida HIV Meds Cut: Thousands Uninsured

Florida is facing a significant reduction in access to HIV medications due to emergency rules issued by the Department of Health. These rules, effective Sunday, slash subsidies for the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) by significantly lowering the income eligibility threshold. Previously set at 400% of the federal poverty level, the new limit is now 130%.

This change will affect approximately 16,000 Floridians, many of whom rely on Biktarvy, a widely used daily HIV pill. The emergency rules, which are in effect for 90 days and can be renewed, have drawn sharp criticism from HIV advocates and lawmakers. They argue the Department of Health is creating an unnecessary crisis and is attempting to avoid accountability for its actions.

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