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CVS Health denies coverage for breakthrough HIV drug, committing 'clear violation' of ACA

CVS Health will not cover Gilead's Yeztugo, generic name lenacapavir (LEN), citing "clinical, financial, and regulatory factors."

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Why LGBTQ+ groups are angry at RFK Jr.'s confirmation

Kennedy has denied that he ever said chemicals cause gender dysphoria or that HIV doesn't cause AIDS — but he did.

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Texas Judge’s Ruling That Threatens PrEP Access Paused by Appeals Court

The court issued a stay that will last for the duration of the government’s appeal in the case.

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Trump quietly purges presidential HIV advisory council, sparking public health fears (exclusive)

“We have all the tools to end HIV. It just makes me sad to see a lot of this infrastructure being systematically dismantled across the country," one advisor told The Advocate.

Law

Democrats Introduce Bill to Make PrEP Available to More Americans

White Republicans have targeted PrEP access in an attempt to limit what insurance companies cover, Democrats are trying to expand access to the life saving drugs.

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CVS Health denies coverage for breakthrough HIV drug, committing 'clear violation' of ACA

CVS Health will not cover Gilead's Yeztugo, generic name lenacapavir (LEN), citing "clinical, financial, and regulatory factors."

RFK Jr. to shut down HHS Office of Infectious Diseases & HIV Policy

These closures are part of a plan to cut 20,000 positions at HHS.

Why LGBTQ+ groups are angry at RFK Jr.'s confirmation

Kennedy has denied that he ever said chemicals cause gender dysphoria or that HIV doesn't cause AIDS — but he did.

Biden proposes new rule eliminating cost sharing for injectable PrEP

The new rule was contained within a larger proposal to ensure contraceptive coverage in the face of Republican attacks.

Texas Judge’s Ruling That Threatens PrEP Access Paused by Appeals Court

The court issued a stay that will last for the duration of the government’s appeal in the case.

Obama HIV AIDS Strategy Update

Trump quietly purges presidential HIV advisory council, sparking public health fears (exclusive)

“We have all the tools to end HIV. It just makes me sad to see a lot of this infrastructure being systematically dismantled across the country," one advisor told The Advocate.

Biden Seeks $267 Million Increase in HIV Prevention Funds

Advocates praised the president's request for the Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative but said more funds would be welcome.

Democrats Introduce Bill to Make PrEP Available to More Americans

White Republicans have targeted PrEP access in an attempt to limit what insurance companies cover, Democrats are trying to expand access to the life saving drugs.

Senate OK's Defense Bill Without Anti-LGBTQ+ Provisions, Setting Up Fight With House

Fights are likely over individual appropriations bills as well.

How the ACA Repeal Will Impact HIV-Positive People

Obamacare is not perfect, but it's still a lifeline for tens of thousands of us.

Trump's Hazy Plan to End HIV Comes Into Focus

Considering his disastrous policies of the past, most activists aren't convinced Trump's proposal has teeth. His Health Secretary argues otherwise.

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CVS Health will not cover Gilead's Yeztugo, generic name lenacapavir (LEN), citing "clinical, financial, and regulatory factors."

These closures are part of a plan to cut 20,000 positions at HHS.

Kennedy has denied that he ever said chemicals cause gender dysphoria or that HIV doesn't cause AIDS — but he did.

The new rule was contained within a larger proposal to ensure contraceptive coverage in the face of Republican attacks.

The court issued a stay that will last for the duration of the government’s appeal in the case.

“We have all the tools to end HIV. It just makes me sad to see a lot of this infrastructure being systematically dismantled across the country," one advisor told The Advocate.

Advocates praised the president's request for the Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative but said more funds would be welcome.

White Republicans have targeted PrEP access in an attempt to limit what insurance companies cover, Democrats are trying to expand access to the life saving drugs.

Fights are likely over individual appropriations bills as well.

Obamacare is not perfect, but it's still a lifeline for tens of thousands of us.

Considering his disastrous policies of the past, most activists aren't convinced Trump's proposal has teeth. His Health Secretary argues otherwise.