Florida Legislature Sends $31 Million Stopgap to Governor to Restore HIV Drug Program Through June

Overview

• House members approved HB 697 after the Senate’s vote, sending the temporary ADAP fix to Gov. Ron DeSantis for consideration.
• The funding maintains eligibility up to 400% of the federal poverty level through June 30 and directs the Health Department to distribute medications directly.
• The bill does not restore coverage for Biktarvy, with the program continuing under the March 1 formulary that favors generics.
• The Department of Health must submit monthly reports detailing ADAP finances, enrollment, prescription use, trend analyses, and any projected pressures.
• Lawmakers say the stopgap will restore eligibility for more than 11,000 Floridians while they work on a longer-term budget solution.