DeSantis administration publishes proposed AIDS rules, halts state administrative court challenge

By: Christine Sexton

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: February 11, 2026

Words: 530

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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The DeSantis administration proposed rule changes Wednesday that would allow it pare back who qualifies for the federally funded AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) and limit the benefits available.

Once adopted, the proposed rules would implement previously announced changes the DOH said would take effect March 1 to ADAP to avert a purported $120 million projected shortfall.

Those changes — posted on the DOH website and outlined in letters sent to affected ADAP clients …

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