从2026年3月1日起, Florida面临抗争与诉讼, 要求限制16000人获得爱滋病病毒治疗,
Florida faces protests and a lawsuit over ADAP cuts that would limit HIV treatment access for 16,000 people starting March 1, 2026.
包括艾滋病保健基金会(AHF)在内的佛罗里达保健倡导者正在抗议拟议削减2026年3月1日生效的州艾滋病药品援助方案(ADAP)。
Florida healthcare advocates, including the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), are protesting proposed cuts to the state’s AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) set to take effect March 1, 2026.
这些变化将使收入资格从联邦贫困线的400%降低至130%,消除保险费和共同支付援助,并停止提供诸如Biktarvy等关键的艾滋病毒药物,这可能影响到超过16 000名工作弗洛里德人。
The changes would slash income eligibility from 400% to 130% of the federal poverty level, eliminate premium and copay assistance, and discontinue coverage for key HIV medications like Biktarvy, potentially affecting over 16,000 working Floridians.
AHF已起诉佛罗里达州卫生部,确保2月18日的快速听证,预计2月27日做出裁决,认为这些修改没有适当的规则制定程序,可能危及生命。
AHF has sued the Florida Department of Health, securing an expedited hearing on February 18, with a ruling expected by February 27, arguing the changes were made without proper rulemaking procedures and could endanger lives.
州政府指出,由于《反腐败法》计划联邦税收抵免到期,导致1.2亿美元短缺。
The state cites a $120 million shortfall due to expired federal tax credits for ACA plans.