"In early January, the Florida Department of Health had proposed scaling back ADAP's income eligibility from 400% of the federal poverty level to 130%, a change that could cut off lifesaving HIV medication for an estimated 16,000 people, according to an analysis by the National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors. In response, the AIDS Healthcare Foundation filed complaints with the Florida Division of Administrative Hearings alleging the state failed to follow required rule-making procedures when adopting the new criteria."
"The nonprofit also filed a second lawsuit on Monday (2 February) seeking public records related to an "undocumented $120 million budget shortfall" which was was cited as motivation for the proposal. The Florida Department of Health now appears to be stepping back from its 1 March deadline, as reported by WJHG. It has also issued notices indicating the changes will now go through a formal public process."
Florida proposed reducing ADAP income eligibility from 400% of the federal poverty level to 130%, potentially cutting off HIV medication for an estimated 16,000 people, according to the National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors. The AIDS Healthcare Foundation filed complaints with the Florida Division of Administrative Hearings alleging the state failed to follow required rule-making procedures and filed a second lawsuit seeking public records about an "undocumented $120 million budget shortfall" cited as motivation. The Florida Department of Health appears to be pausing the March 1 deadline and has issued notices that the changes will undergo a formal public process, allowing public input and scrutiny. The proposed cuts follow federal reductions to domestic and international HIV/AIDS funding.
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