PrEP Health Insurance Coverage to Remain Intact - For Now
Lawyers for both sides agreed to a compromise while the case on prevenantive health care coverage makes its way through the appeals process.
June 13, 2023
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Threat to Affordable Care Act's Preventive Coverage Puts Public Health at Risk
A federal judge’s ruling in Braidwood Management Inc. v. Becerra. is a deeply flawed decision that flies in the face of sound public health policy, according to the American Medical Association's president.
April 17, 2023
Feds Seek Input on National PrEP Coverage
Government regulators are seeking public comment for its new national coverage analysis for PrEP.
January 28, 2023
Sen. Kamala Harris Introducing Bill to Mandate PrEP Coverage
Harris wants both public and private insurers to cover Truvada for PrEP without a co-pay. She also proposes grants to help the uninsured.
June 20, 2019
Breaking: Texas Judge Rules PrEP Coverage Violates Religious Freedom
U.S. District Judge Reed O'Connor ruled Wednesday that requiring insurance companies to cover medications to prevent HIV transmission violates plaintiffs' rights on religious grounds.
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September 7, 2022
Appeals court maintains PrEP coverage under Obamacare in win for HIV prevention
A lower court had ruled that requiring PrEP coverage was akin to supporting homosexuality and, therefore, a violation of religious rights. However, advocates are concerned about further legal challenges that may appear.
June 21, 2024
A Long History of Discrimination at Grocery Behemoth Publix
The Florida-based chain was recently criticized for denying PrEP coverage to employees. A new report says the decision is part of a pattern.
February 4, 2018
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.
July 1, 2023
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.
October 22, 2024
Report: Southern Grocery Chain Denies Coverage for HIV Prevention Pill
The decision by the company -- which operates across the southeast -- is leading some to wonder if the company has "moral" objections to PrEP.
January 30, 2018
Publix Reverses, Will Begin Covering PrEP
Public pressure and a meeting with a Florida state representative may have been the catalyst.
February 6, 2018
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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May 16, 2023
Texas Federal Judge: Companies Not Required to Cover PrEP
The judge says that although PrEP prevents HIV regardless of one’s sexual orientation, because gay people use it, it violates the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
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March 30, 2023
Biden Administration Appeals Texas Judge’s Ruling Against Obamacare, PrEP Access
Attorneys representing the Department of Health and Human Services filed a notice of appeal within one day of the conservative judge’s ruling.
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March 31, 2023
GOP Health Care: Make Sure You're Healthy and Wealthy
Our most vulnerable -- including low-income people with HIV -- will be devastated if the Republicans get their way.
March 22, 2017
CDC: PrEP Will Help Reduce HIV Infections by 70 Percent
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control emphasizes how the daily HIV prevention treatment will play a key role in ending the epidemic.
February 24, 2016
Why Did California Gov. Gavin Newsom Veto Pro-LGBTQ+ Bills...Again?
The Democrat is known as a strong LGBTQ+ ally, but he objected to some aspects of the legislation.
October 10, 2023
Myth or Truth: Is PrEP Only for the Rich?
Today's PrEP myth examined: that it's only accessible to the affluent.
October 24, 2014
Not Helpful: Insinuating PrEP Is Only for 'Whores'
A recent article that stated condoms are the answer to everything missed the mark, writes Liz Thompson of Howard Brown Health Center.
July 12, 2018
Ron DeSantis Signs ‘Right to Discriminate’ Law That Could Be Used Against LGBTQ+ Patients
“This bill is a broad license for health care providers and insurance companies to refuse services to people,” said Brandon Wolf, Equality Florida press secretary.
May 13, 2023
Christian-Owned Business Can Discriminate Against LGBTQ+ People: Court
The ruling came from a federal appeals court based in New Orleans.
June 21, 2023