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DeSantis Restores $31M to AIDS Drug Assistance Program

3/27/2026

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed an emergency bill restoring nearly $31 million to the AIDS Drug Assistance Program.
The restoration reverses cuts that threatened access to medications for 12,000–16,000 people.
The bill maintains eligibility up to 400% of the federal poverty level until June 30.
Advocates including community activist Michael Emanuel Rajner emphasized the need for long-term funding.
The bill requires monthly financial reports from the Florida Department of Health.

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed an emergency bill restoring nearly $31 million to the AIDS Drug Assistance Program.
The restoration reverses cuts that threatened access to medications for 12,000–16,000 people.
The bill maintains eligibility up to 400% of the federal poverty level until June 30.
Advocates including community activist Michael Emanuel Rajner emphasized the need for long-term funding.
The bill requires monthly financial reports from the Florida Department of Health.