AIDS Healthcare Foundation

02/03/2026

Read our latest e-blast!

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02/03/2026

In a notice published earlier today, the Florida Department of Health (DOH) retreated on its decision to make cuts to the State's AIDS drug program, which provides life-saving medications and health insurance support to over 30,000 Floridians living with HIV/AIDS. Alleging that an undocumented $120 million budget shortfall necessitated the cuts, the cuts to the program, originally scheduled to be enacted on March 1st, would adversely impact the life-saving care for over 16,000 Floridians living with HIV/AIDS.

The State will now go through formal rulemaking to make changes to the program. This comes after AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) brought suit alleging the Department violated the law by not going through this process.

“The Department's action makes clear that legal processes have not been followed. Floridians will now have a say in what happens to this program and its effect on them. It will also provide needed transparency, as the Department has not shown why it needs to make these harmful changes, and show how it now has a claimed $120 million deficit. This program should be fully funded to continue the care needed by thousands across Florida,” stated Esteban Wood, AHF Director of Advocacy & Legislative Affairs, based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

“We implore the department to be transparent and release the documents that indicate why the initial decision to cut HIV/AIDS care was made and where is the rebate money they receive from drug companies to support this program,” stated Michael Weinstein, AHF President

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the world's largest HIV/AIDS healthcare organization, currently provides medical care and services to more than 1.75 million clients in 45 countries. With more than 7,000 employees worldwide, AHF now has treatment clinics and other operations in the US, Africa, Lati...

02/03/2026

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation, which provides care for thousands of Floridians, filed an administrative petition on Tuesday seeking to overturn the new eligibility rules, arguing that Florida illegally changed them. The health department did not respond to a request for comment on the petition.

An estimated 16,000 HIV and AIDS patients in Florida might lose free medication, health care as the state dramatically rolls back a decades-old program.

02/02/2026

URGENT: 16,000 Floridians Losing HIV Medication in Less Than 30 Days

If you live in Florida, follow this link to contact your legislators and take a stand for access to lifesaving healthcare.

AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION

02/02/2026

Fort Lauderdale, will you stand up for healthcare tonight?
5:30pm EST – Candlelight vigil at Department of Health
Florida DOH, 624 W. 24th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL

On Monday February 2, 2026, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) will host a Candlelight Vigil and Town Hall at Sunshine Cathedral, bringing the community together for reflection, updates, and action. The evening begins at 5:30 PM with a walk starting from the Department of Health, just south of Sunshin...

01/31/2026

For 10 years, Flux has been showing the world what trans-led advocacy looks like in action.

As the only coordinated global trans-led organization, continues to raise the profile of transgender and non-binary communities.

From surveying trans communities around the world and publishing their wellness needs, to holding healthcare systems accountable, Flux has made sure their voices are seen and heard. They created the nation’s first free community workspace for trans-led organizations at the Connie Norman Transgender Empowerment Center, giving groups room to grow and expand their impact. They have partnered with major networks and creative platforms like Discovery, Fox, Paramount, LatiNation TV, and DC Comics to push for authentic trans representation in media. And they have invested in leadership and workforce development to build power from within the community.

At a time when trans communities are facing renewed attacks, this work matters now more than ever. Your voice matters. Your leadership matters. Your existence matters. This is what being built to inspire looks like. And this is why Flux inspires AHF every day.

Happy 10th anniversary to a group that continues to lead with purpose, courage, and love. 💙💗🤍

01/31/2026

Without this funding or insurance, HIV medications could cost between $1,600 and $3,000 a month for Floridians.

This is your chance to advocate for access to lifesaving treatments. Share, comment and make sure your friends know what is happening in Florida so we can stop this.

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Advocates warn the cuts to Florida’s AIDS Drug Assistance Program may increase health risks statewide and reduce access for thousands.

01/31/2026

While Gilead profits, patients pay the price.

The HIV drug giant has:
💊 Doubled the price of prevention pills
✂️ Cut off free medication programs
⏱️ Delayed safer drugs to protect profits
🚫 Restricted nonprofit access to lifesaving meds

That’s why AHF and advocates protested outside Gilead’s HQ to demand change. Because HIV treatment and prevention should never be held hostage by corporate greed.

01/30/2026

"Patients have called the offices of AIDS Healthcare Foundation’s Southern Bureau in tears, unsure how they’ll afford their medications next month."

How will these cuts affect you?

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01/30/2026

“None of this appears to be coming from Washington — this was initiated in Florida. What we’re trying to understand is why the state is claiming a $120 million shortfall when the program already receives significant federal funding. That lack of transparency is deeply concerning.”

Speak up in the comments if you stand for healthcare rights for all of Florida.

Tens of thousands could lose access to medications.

01/30/2026

“Floridians living with HIV and the general public’s health is at stake here and jeopardized by these arbitrary and unlawful DOH rule changes,” Tom Myers, Chief of Public Affairs and General Counsel for AHF.

Florida had the third-highest rate of new HIV infections in the nation in 2022, accounting for 11% of new HIV diagnoses in the U.S. Do you think Florida is going backwards on HIV care and prevention? Let us know what you think in the comments below👇 .

The legal petition, filed with Florida’s Division of Administrative Hearings, seeks an expedited hearing and ruling against the state health department.

01/29/2026

“We’re receiving dozens, hundreds of calls from patients who are terrified,” Esteban Wood, director of legislative affairs for AHF, said at a news conference Wednesday. “This was not done in the correct manner, and it will have devastating consequences. We have 32 days until these changes take effect.”

How will these changes effect you? Let us know in the comments below 👇 .

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation, the world’s largest HIV/AIDS nonprofit organization, fled a petition in Tallahassee on Tuesday challenging the Department of Health’s recently proposed c…