Coverage and Cost Challenges in Accessing PrEP

Who pays for PrEP and the healthcare services required to access it? This workshop will delve into the out of pocket and systemic financial costs of Truvada, provider visits, associated testing and possible social support services required for an individual be successful in accessing and adhering to PrEP. What coverage exists for services, and how do we create, expand, and sustain coverage systems to minimize or eliminate out of pocket costs for this new prevention strategy? This session will focus on the challenging area of U.S. payers and payments in supporting PrEP work and services.

Speakers:

  • Edwin Corbin-Gutierrez, NASTAD
  • Ramon Gardenhire, AIDS Foundation Chicago
  • Anne Donnelly, Project Inform