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Schiff introduces PrEP Access and Coverage Act

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Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., and Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., introduced legislation requiring insurers to cover current and future HIV prevention drugs, or PrEP, and any associated costs.

Widespread uptake of PrEP is considered by many experts to be essential for ending HIV, particularly in minority communities.

CDC data from this month shows the rate of new HIV infections among Black and Latino gay and bisexual men has not budged over the past decade.

The PrEP Access and Coverage Act aims to change that by requiring insurers cover costs associated with taking PrEP — including the drugs, doctor’s visits and testing.

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