From Positively Aware:
With changes coming March 1, thousands could no longer qualify under tighter income requirements; Biktarvy being dropped in favor of generic drugs
Sudden changes announced by the Florida Department of Health (DOH) could leave thousands of Floridians living with HIV scrambling to find new medications and another way to pay for their health care. Starting March 1, the state’s AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) will cap eligibility for HIV meds at 130% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), a substantial drop from the current 400% of FPL. The move could mean that as many as 16,000 people with HIV will no longer qualify for ADAP. In addition, the state is dropping Biktarvy, the most prescribed HIV medication, from its formulary, and restrict Descovy to people with renal insufficiency.
Officials have not stated a plan for transitioning people on Biktarvy for their HIV treatment to generic drugs, nor which generics will be used.
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