"When programs like ADAP are weakened, working-class people can't access this treatment. As of 2025, Florida ranks third in the nation for HIV diagnoses."
"Lawmakers must follow through with long-term funding in the state budget to ensure that this does not become a public health crisis once again."
Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill providing low-income Floridians with three additional months of access to essential HIV medication through the state's AIDS drug assistance program. This program is crucial for uninsured individuals living with HIV, especially as federal funding stagnates. The bill allocates nearly $31 million to sustain the program until June 30 and restores eligibility for those at or below 400% of the federal poverty level. Advocates emphasize the need for long-term funding to prevent future public health crises.
Read at Advocate.com
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