For thousands with HIV, this state's drug coverage cuts could be life or death
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Florida is cutting access to HIV medication through its AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), putting up to 16,000 people at risk of losing life-saving treatment. For Tori Samuel, these medications have kept her alive, her husband HIV-negative, and her children born HIV-free. A 30-day supply of the drugs she relies on can cost up to $6,000 — far out of reach without coverage. State officials say the changes are due to rising costs. Patients and advocates warn they could reverse decades of progress in the fight against HIV. 00:00 What’s at stake 00:52 Meet Tori Samuel 02:13 Fighting back at the Florida Capitol 05:47 Policy changes take effect 06:23 An uncertain future for patients Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqK
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