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Florida Cuts AIDS Drug Program Eligibility, Sparks Lawsuits

3/2/2026

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The Florida Department of Health enacted an emergency rule reducing eligibility for the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) for people earning over 130% of the federal poverty level.
The rule takes effect March 1 and will affect about 16,000 people.
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) filed lawsuits alleging the rule violates state law and causes patient anxiety.
AHF says the action is reckless and could harm vulnerable patients.

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The Florida Department of Health enacted an emergency rule reducing eligibility for the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) for people earning over 130% of the federal poverty level.
The rule takes effect March 1 and will affect about 16,000 people.
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) filed lawsuits alleging the rule violates state law and causes patient anxiety.
AHF says the action is reckless and could harm vulnerable patients.