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Read. Follow. Verify.PrEP Access Act requires health insurance plans to cover HIV prevention medication without cost-sharing
Last action · January 21, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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What This Bill Would Do
The Access Act requires all private and public health insurance plans to cover pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medication and related clinical services without charging patients co-pays, deductibles, or . This mandate aims to remove financial barriers to accessing HIV prevention drugs for all insured individuals.
This bill eliminates out-of-pocket costs for , which can currently cost thousands of dollars annually, directly impacting the accessibility of HIV prevention for millions of insured Americans.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
health insurance plan enrollees
health insurance providers
Insurance companies are required to cover the full cost of PrEP medication and associated clinical services without passing costs to the patient.
Key Facts
- Requires health insurance plans to cover PrEP medication without cost-sharing.
- Mandates coverage for related clinical services, including laboratory testing and office visits associated with PrEP.
- Prohibits insurance plans from applying deductibles, co-pays, or coinsurance to these services.
- Applies to both private and public health insurance plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I have to pay for my PrEP medication if this bill passes?
Does this apply to all insurance plans?
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Mandatory Preventive Coverage
The bill represents a shift toward treating PrEP as a mandatory preventive service similar to vaccinations or screenings under the Affordable Care Act.
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