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Florida Cuts AIDS Funding, Threatening 16,000 Residents' Access

2/27/2026

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Florida will cut AIDS Drug Assistance Program subsidies from 400% to 130% of the federal poverty level, affecting access for about 16,000 residents.
The emergency rule takes effect Sunday, following a $120 million federal funding shortfall cited by state officials.
Critics, including Senate Democratic Leader Lori Berman, condemn Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo, saying the actions create unnecessary emergencies and threaten public health.

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Florida will cut AIDS Drug Assistance Program subsidies from 400% to 130% of the federal poverty level, affecting access for about 16,000 residents.
The emergency rule takes effect Sunday, following a $120 million federal funding shortfall cited by state officials.
Critics, including Senate Democratic Leader Lori Berman, condemn Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo, saying the actions create unnecessary emergencies and threaten public health.