HIV and Hepatitis Policy Institute

01/23/2026

After Mulling Extreme Cuts, Congress Chooses to Fund Domestic HIV Programs: https://www.poz.com/article/proposing-extreme-cuts-congress-chooses-fund-domestic-hiv-programs-hivhep?fbclid=IwY2xjawPgX0FleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEea6omsJRjk8pyIV8zAsKDmw7jEwUjvPwFUXkVAZh19MC5dKa8r7lJBYSdhOI_aem_nyC2Hpz9O-XssqUCKWUqYw

01/22/2026

We wrote to to request an exemption for all people living with from the upcoming Medicaid work requirements. Access to is extremely critical for people living w/HIV as any gap in treatment risks serious health consequences: https://bit.ly/45VoYIC

01/21/2026

Carl Schmid on Focus Atlanta to discuss Delta Air Lines' failure to cover all forms of PrEP in its employer healthcare plans as required by regulations: https://youtu.be/EigBDnhgoXg?si=7r4zNGwafdWvCsy8

01/20/2026

HHS Approps Bill Scraps House Cuts To HIV/AIDS Programs: https://insidehealthpolicy.com/daily-news/hhs-approps-bill-scraps-house-cuts-hivaids-programs?utm_medium=ihpalt

01/20/2026

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

In a surprise move, Florida officials have proposed drastically reducing eligibility for the state AIDS drug assistance program.

01/20/2026

CVS Health agrees to cover new HIV prevention drug: https://www.washingtonblade.com/2026/01/20/cvs-health-agrees-to-cover-new-hiv-prevention-drug/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawPcirpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFVU0tRV3lIVzZxaWFaVXBvc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHpUnEnnbhjuexi_KzQJbHKRoIGPUgUiyFcDMz2cYB-Q6t1tYHfcu_yoRgigP_aem_OzxNfof34Yf0C-x_pCd4GQ =1768918514

‘Groundbreaking’ PrEP medication taken by injection once every six months.

01/20/2026

Congress Funds Domestic HIV Programs—Trump Administration Must Now Implement Them: Rejects President’s & House Republicans’ Extreme Cuts & Program Eliminations: https://bit.ly/4jMj6ai

01/16/2026

State says thousands will lose access to HIV drugs:

As leaders at the federal level fight over Affordable Care Act tax credits, the impact is starting to trickle down to Florida. The state's Department of Health estimates 10,000 people will lose access to affordable HIV drugs. FOX 13's Danielle Zulkosky reports.

01/15/2026

Thousands in Florida could lose access to affordable HIV medication due to cuts. Read more at:

The National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors estimates more than 16,000 Floridians will lose coverage.

01/13/2026

CVS now covering long-acting injectable PrEP:

CVS is now covering long-acting injectable PrEP, representing a shift from last year when the pharmacy giant announced it was not yet moving forward with that

01/13/2026

CVS Health Agrees To Cover Twice-Yearly PrEP After Advocacy Push: https://insidehealthpolicy.com/daily-news/cvs-health-agrees-cover-twice-yearly-prep-after-advocacy-push?utm_medium=ihpbn

01/13/2026

CVS Health Decides to Cover New Long-Acting PrEP Drug--Nation Now Must Commit to Increase Access & Usage: https://bit.ly/4bukI6n