STAT+: Florida proposes cutting eligibility for an AIDS drug program, causing panic

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Source: STAT News

Original: https://www.statnews.com/pharmalot/2026/01/20/florida-hiv-aids-gilead-health-ins...

Published: Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:30:00 +0000

The Florida Department of Health has proposed significant changes to the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) that limit direct access to HIV drugs to those with incomes up to 130% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), up from the current 400%.[1][2][4] For 2026, that means income up to $20,345 for an individual, $27,495 for a two-person household, $34,645 for a three-person household, and $41,795 for a four-person household.[1] The program will eliminate insurance and premium assistance and limit some of the most widely used single-dose HIV regimens.[3][4] The changes will take effect on March 1, 2026, with a two-month transition period.[1][2] ADAP currently serves more than 30,000 enrollees, approximately half of whom have incomes above 139% of the FPL, which will jeopardize access to treatment for more than 16,000 people.[4][5] The changes are intended to prevent a shortfall of more than $120 million due to rising insurance rates.[2]