HIV/AIDS /tags/hiv-aids HIV/AIDS en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:13:27 GMT National HIV Testing Day is Saturday. Here's why South Florida health officials say it's so critical /health/2026-06-26/national-hiv-testing-day-is-saturday-heres-why-south-florida-health-officials-say-its-so-critical For local healthcare workers and advocates, keeping people connected to preventative care is more urgent than ever. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:13:27 GMT /health/2026-06-26/national-hiv-testing-day-is-saturday-heres-why-south-florida-health-officials-say-its-so-critical Sofia Zarran A hard-fought win for HIV advocacy in the South comes after sudden cuts to costly meds /health/2026-06-08/a-hard-fought-win-for-hiv-advocacy-in-the-south-comes-after-sudden-cuts-to-costly-meds Federal money is at risk for programs to prevent and treat HIV. In Washington, lawmakers are considering cuts for the next fiscal year. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:28:56 GMT /health/2026-06-08/a-hard-fought-win-for-hiv-advocacy-in-the-south-comes-after-sudden-cuts-to-costly-meds Kerry Sheridan Lawmakers reach deal to restore funding for HIV medication assistance program /health/2026-05-26/adap-hiv-aids-medication-florida The new deal, struck Monday, restores eligibility for the AIDS Drug Assistance Program to 400% of the federal poverty level ($62,600 per year), reverses the drug restrictions, and provides $75 million to run the program. Tue, 26 May 2026 15:50:23 GMT /health/2026-05-26/adap-hiv-aids-medication-florida Carlton Gillespie Retaliation? Provider loses $3.5M in state contracts after fighting HIV cuts /health/2026-04-10/retaliation-provider-loses-3-5m-in-state-contracts-after-fighting-hiv-cuts The state Department of Health notified the AIDS Healthcare Foundation that it would not renew five of its contracts to test and treat people with HIV and stop the spread of the sexually transmitted infection (STI). Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:17:00 GMT /health/2026-04-10/retaliation-provider-loses-3-5m-in-state-contracts-after-fighting-hiv-cuts Christine Sexton | Florida Phoenix Florida court rejects AIDS Healthcare Foundation’s bid for emergency injunction to stop cuts /health/2026-03-24/florida-court-rejects-aids-healthcare-foundations-bid-for-emergency-injunction-to-stop-cuts A circuit court judge has ruled that the administration of Gov. Ron DeSantis can push ahead with reductions to a program that helps people with HIV and AIDS purchase life-saving drugs. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:03:34 GMT /health/2026-03-24/florida-court-rejects-aids-healthcare-foundations-bid-for-emergency-injunction-to-stop-cuts Christine Sexton | Florida Phoenix ‘100 Percent Save Lives’: Florida legislators move to restore HIV/AIDS meds for 11,000 people /health/2026-03-12/100-percent-save-lives-florida-legislators-move-to-restore-hiv-aids-meds-for-11-000-people The House on Thursday passed bill (HB 697) that includes a stopgap measure to restore cuts to the AIDS Drug Assistance Program through June 30, the end of the fiscal year. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:33:39 GMT /health/2026-03-12/100-percent-save-lives-florida-legislators-move-to-restore-hiv-aids-meds-for-11-000-people Ana Goñi-Lessan | News Service of Florida State ducks legal challenge, enacts emergency rule to cut HIV/AIDS medication assistance funding /health/2026-02-25/hiv-aids-medication-assistance-funding The state issued the emergency rule Tuesday night on the eve of an emergency hearing. The cuts to the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), which will reduce the income eligibility for aid and remove a key medication from coverage, are slated to take effect March 1. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:36:24 GMT /health/2026-02-25/hiv-aids-medication-assistance-funding Carlton Gillespie Lift the stay: AIDS Health Foundation files motion to resume administrative hearing ASAP /health/2026-02-23/lift-the-stay-aids-health-foundation-files-motion-to-resume-administrative-hearing-asap A leading provider of AIDS care is asking a Florida state administrative court to resume proceedings in a legal challenge to the DeSantis administration’s move to reduce enrollment eligibility in a program that helps people purchase medications. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:30:00 GMT /health/2026-02-23/lift-the-stay-aids-health-foundation-files-motion-to-resume-administrative-hearing-asap Christine Sexton | Florida Phoenix After legal challenge, state proposes new rules for AIDS drug assistance program /government-politics/2026-02-03/after-legal-challenge-state-proposes-new-rules-for-aids-drug-assistance-program The DeSantis administration announced Tuesday that it’s developing three new rules meant to curb spending in a federally funded program that provides benefits to people with HIV and AIDS. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:08:16 GMT /government-politics/2026-02-03/after-legal-challenge-state-proposes-new-rules-for-aids-drug-assistance-program Christine Sexton | Florida Phoenix 'People will die': Protesters march to restore funding for HIV/AIDS medications /health/2026-02-03/hiv-aids-adap-drug-assistance-florida The state's proposed changes to the AIDS Drug Assistance Program would leave more than 16,000 Floridians without access to their medication. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:59:35 GMT /health/2026-02-03/hiv-aids-adap-drug-assistance-florida Carlton Gillespie