The Department of Health and Human Services has launched a national program to provide free HIV-prevention drugs to uninsured Americans at risk of HIV
US Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar announced the launch of a national program Tuesday to provide free HIV-prevention drugs to uninsured Americans at risk of HIV.
"Ready, Set, PrEP" will provide about 200,000 Americans annually access to PrEP medications -- daily pre-exposure prophylaxis pills for the prevention of HIV. To qualify for the program, participants must test negative for HIV, have a valid prescription for the medication and not have any prescription drug coverage.
— Donald J. Trump May 9, 2019 The program will cover 100% of the cost of the medication, but it won't cover the costs of clinic visits and lab tests that an individual would need to obtain or renew a PrEP prescription. Azar said these other services are often available at low or no cost from many health care providers, including federally qualified health centers that serve those who don't have health insurance or are ineligible for Medicaid.
The report also noted disparities in treatment and diagnosis. According to the CDC, people between 13 and 34, native Americans and heterosexual males had the lowest percentages of diagnosed HIV. In addition, native Americans, blacks and Hispanics had significantly lower rates of PrEP coverage compared to whites. These groups also had the lowest rates of viral suppression, an estimate for effective treatment.
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