States Move to Limit Access to H.I.V. Treatment

Florida restricts access to HIV drugs for thousands

The Florida Department of Health imposed an emergency rule on Sunday that could prevent thousands of lower-income or uninsured people from being able to pay for their HIV medication.The rule drastically cut funding and eligibility for the state’s AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), impacting an estimated 16,000 residents, according to the HIV Medicine Association. The cuts were driven by a

States move to limit access to HIV treatment

Citing rising costs and shortfalls in federal support, about 20 states are toughening eligibility requirements for patients in drug assistance programs.

States limiting HIV drug access as federal funding plateaus

More than 20 states are reducing funding for HIV medication programs as federal funding fails to keep up with rising costs, according to a new report.

Florida cuts off life-saving HIV medication program to tens of thousands of people - LGBTQ Nation

Experts say an emergency rule filed by the Florida Department of Health puts the state on a path to a public health crisis.

States Move to Limit Access to H.I.V. Treatment

Tens of thousands of Americans are losing access to treatment for H.I.V. as nearly 20 states impose restrictions on assistance

Constrained Budgets Lead States to Restrict HIV Drug Access Through Ryan White

States are facing constrained budgets, putting pressure on HIV programs, including the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program. This Policy Watch explores how state Ryan White AIDS Drug Assistance Programs (ADAPs) are responding to these budget pressures, including by restricting eligibility and reducing the scope of services offered, actions that could led to negative health outcomes for people with HIV and lead to new HIV infections.