According to an HIV/AIDS patient advocacy group, the Obama administration announced Monday its decision to not limit the level of emergency funding Florida can receive for its AIDS Drug Assistance Program to less than what it received last year. # The AIDS Drug Assistance Program, a nationwide payer of last resort for people who cannot afford their HIV/AIDS medications, has been in a funding crisis since 2010, which prompted many states, including Florida, to implement cost-containment measures such as waiting lists
“„Over the past week, Congressman Hastings has been in touch with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding this matter and working together with Congresswoman [Debbie] Wasserman Schultz and Senator [Bill] Nelson to find a solution that ensures that Florida has the resources it needs to provide access to lifesaving HIV/AIDS drugs through the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP). HHS is keeping us apprised of the situation and we hope to find a solution as soon as possible. #