In the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Ways and Means Committee.
Most bills stop here and never get a vote.
Health
Why This Matters
The PrEP Access Act expands Medicare coverage to include HIV prevention services provided by pharmacists. This helps more people access important health services to prevent HIV infection.
If you are at risk for HIV and have Medicare, you can get prevention services from your pharmacist at a lower cost.
Who this affects
People at risk of HIV · Medicare-eligible individuals
What this bill changes
1This bill allows pharmacists to provide certain HIV prevention services under Medicare.
2It includes services like counseling, screening, and medication administration for HIV prevention.
3Medicare will cover 80% of the costs for these pharmacist-provided services.
