Florida’s Department of Health invoked an emergency rule at the last minute, cutting access to HIV medications for about 12,000 people. The move came one day before a scheduled lawsuit hearing.

Advocates and affected individuals criticized the decision as abrupt and harmful, warning it could disrupt essential treatment and worsen health outcomes for people living with HIV.

Officials defended the rule, saying it was necessary to address compliance and ensure program integrity, though details on implementation timelines and transition plans remain unclear.

Florida suddenly cuts off 12,000 people from receiving their HIV meds. In a shocking move, the state’s Department of Health utilized its “11th hour” emergency rule just one day ahead of a lawsuit hearing. submitted by /u/southpawFA
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