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10 months agoHealth
US to cover HIV prevention drugs for older Americans to stem spread of the virus
The Biden administration is proposing a federal policy to provide free preventive medication for older Americans to protect against HIV.
Medicare would cover the full cost of preexposure prophylaxis drugs (PrEP), including long-acting injectables, for those 65 and older.
The proposal aims to address the inequities in access to PrEP but does not address the financial struggles of younger Americans or potential funding cuts for federal HIV prevention efforts. [ more ]