PrEP Health Insurance Coverage to Remain Intact - For Now
Lawyers for both sides agreed to a compromise while the case on prevenantive health care coverage makes its way through the appeals process.
June 13, 2023
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Appeals court maintains PrEP coverage under Obamacare in win for HIV prevention
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Biden Administration Appeals Texas Judge’s Ruling Against Obamacare, PrEP Access
Attorneys representing the Department of Health and Human Services filed a notice of appeal within one day of the conservative judge’s ruling.
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March 31, 2023
Why Did California Gov. Gavin Newsom Veto Pro-LGBTQ+ Bills...Again?
The Democrat is known as a strong LGBTQ+ ally, but he objected to some aspects of the legislation.
October 10, 2023
Not Helpful: Insinuating PrEP Is Only for 'Whores'
A recent article that stated condoms are the answer to everything missed the mark, writes Liz Thompson of Howard Brown Health Center.
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Feds Seek Input on National PrEP Coverage
Government regulators are seeking public comment for its new national coverage analysis for PrEP.
January 28, 2023
Sen. Kamala Harris Introducing Bill to Mandate PrEP Coverage
Harris wants both public and private insurers to cover Truvada for PrEP without a co-pay. She also proposes grants to help the uninsured.
June 20, 2019
A Long History of Discrimination at Grocery Behemoth Publix
The Florida-based chain was recently criticized for denying PrEP coverage to employees. A new report says the decision is part of a pattern.
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Biden proposes new rule eliminating cost sharing for injectable PrEP
The new rule was contained within a larger proposal to ensure contraceptive coverage in the face of Republican attacks.
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The case stems from a Texas company that argued covering PrEP violated its religious freedoms, claiming the medication encourages “homosexual behavior.”
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Texas Federal Judge: Companies Not Required to Cover PrEP
The judge says that although PrEP prevents HIV regardless of one’s sexual orientation, because gay people use it, it violates the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
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March 30, 2023
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