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MN HF4121
Bill
Status
3/21/2018
Primary Sponsor
Keith Franke
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AI Summary
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Commissioner of health shall implement a health initiative providing universal access to PrEP medicines to prevent HIV infection and PEP antiretroviral medicines to address potential HIV exposure.
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Program targets uninsured persons, persons whose insurance does not cover PrEP and PEP, and persons with unaffordable co-pay charges.
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Funding shall be sought through AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), pharmaceutical rebate revenue program, federal grants, and other alternative funding sources.
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Commissioner shall develop a public awareness campaign to educate the public about PrEP and PEP medicines.
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Medicines shall be distributed through public and community clinics including Red Door, Clinic 555, NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center, and LaClinica, in partnership with community-based nonprofit agencies.
Legislative Description
PrEP and PEP treatment program universal access pilot program established, and money appropriated, and money appropriated.
Last Action
Author added Maye Quade
3/26/2018