Overview
- The Florida Department of Health published proposed ADAP rules that would reduce income eligibility from 400% to 130% of the federal poverty level and end premium assistance.
- NASTAD estimates roughly 16,000 Floridians could lose benefits under the eligibility change, affecting a program that serves tens of thousands statewide.
- Rule publication triggers a 21-day period for public comments and potential hearings as the state now proceeds through the formal rulemaking process.
- An expedited Feb. 18 administrative hearing on AHF’s challenge is stayed after DOH notified the court it is moving forward with rulemaking.
- The DOH’s previously signaled cutoff of the HIV drug Biktarvy is not in the proposed rules, and AHF warns it may seek an injunction if medication access is restricted.