Florida advocates return to Capitol demanding protection for HIV patients facing program cuts

Florida advocates return to Capitol demanding protection for HIV patients facing program cuts

Florida advocates rallied at the State Capitol Thursday as 16,000 HIV patients face losing financial assistance. Lawmakers are proposing $68-118 million to bridge gap before March deadline.They are pushing back against proposed changes to the state's AIDS Drug Assistance Program.In just nine days, insurance premium assistance is set to expire. That deadline drove healthcare advocates, patients, and providers to rally across the state and at the …