Project Response

03/05/2026

Please reach out for yourself, your friends and those that need your support

Raise awareness about the importance of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program and AIDS Drug Assistance Programs

03/05/2026

“Under Gov. Ron DeSantis, the Department of Health is severely restricting access to medications for thousands of people with HIV or AIDS who are uninsured or underinsured and receive coverage through ADAP, the AIDS Drug Assistance Program.”

“The Florida Department of Health has blamed rising insurance premiums as the cause of a $120 million shortfall in the federally funded program — a claim disputed by AIDS advocates — the state will limit eligibility to 130% of the federal poverty level as of Monday 1, a steep reduction from the previous level of 400%.”

“In real-life terms, eligibility would fall from a patient’s annual income of $63,840 to a drastically lower $20,748, hurting an estimated 16,000 Floridians. Without insurance, medications can cost more than $4,000 a month. Experts warn that new restrictions will increase homelessness and hospital costs and increase the spread of HIV in Florida.”

“There is panic. There is fear. People are crying,” Michael Rajner of Fort Lauderdale, who has lived with HIV since 1995 and who relies on ADAP, told the Senate Appropriations Committee at a Jan. 14 hearing.

“For weeks, Rajner has been a persistent presence at the Capitol in Tallahassee. Until he showed up and began testifying, some senators said they were not aware of the ADAP crisis.”

“One senator is definitely aware, however. At that meeting, Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith, D-Orlando, questioned DeSantis administration officials about how the state justified taking money away from the program. His concerns were echoed by David Poole, who ran the ADAP program from 1993 through 2005. ‘Pushing tens of thousands of people off potentially lifesaving medications … these are life or death consequences for many Floridians,’ he said.”

“In a state holding an enormous budget reserve of nearly $17 billion, legislators must resolve this manufactured health care crisis. No other state has imposed such severe income restrictions on the ADAP program.”

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/03/03/a-race-against-time-on-aids-medications-editorial-2/

03/03/2026

Safer choices start with awareness.

Understanding prevention, testing regularly, and knowing your resources are important steps in supporting your sexual health. We provide confidential testing, education, and support in a welcoming environment.

02/28/2026

HIV Is Not a Crime Awareness Day calls out outdated, fear-based laws that criminalize people living with HIV instead of relying on science. Criminalization does not stop transmission. It stops people from testing and accessing care. At The Pride Center, we replace stigma with facts through free, confidential HIV testing, PrEP navigation, linkage to care, and affirming support services because living with HIV is not a crime and dignity is not up for debate.

02/27/2026

Big announcement for those effected by ADAP change in eligibility and insurance coverage

02/27/2026

02/27/2026

This Tuesday March 3rd, learn how the ADAP cuts effect you and what can be done! Project Response is hosting this informational meeting and asking you to attend and particpate!

02/27/2026

Come to Project Response Townhall on Tuesday March 3rd.

02/27/2026

https://www.aidshealth.org/2026/02/president-trump-save-floridas-aids-drug-assistance-program/

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the world's largest HIV/AIDS healthcare organization, currently provides medical care and services to more than 1.75 million clients in 45 countries. With more than 7,000 employees worldwide, AHF now has treatment clinics and other operations in the US, Africa, Lati...

02/26/2026

Please make your voice heard!

02/26/2026

Call To Action!
Have you been notified by ADAP that you are no longer eligible for medication or insurance coverage? Join us as we share information,options and raise our voice together