What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is HR 6117.
PrEP and PEP Access Act: Free HIV Prevention Medication
This act aims to increase access to HIV prevention medications (PrEP and PEP) by ensuring their free access through health insurance (private, federal, Medicaid, CHIP, VA, DOD, IHS) and prohibiting discrimination in life, disability, and long-term care insurance based on the use of these medications. It also establishes public and provider education campaigns and grant programs for states and organizations.
Key points
Free access to PrEP and PEP medications and related tests and doctor visits under most health insurance plans.
Prohibition of prior authorization requirements for PrEP drugs in private insurance if a therapeutically equivalent drug is available without such a requirement.
Prohibition of discrimination in life, disability, and long-term care insurance based on the use of HIV prevention medications.
Funding for grant programs for states and organizations to increase access to PrEP and PEP, especially for uninsured and underinsured individuals.
Public and provider education campaigns to increase awareness of PrEP and PEP and combat stigma.
Status:
Expired
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