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Big changes are happening to ADAP and Ryan White in Florida in 2026. These programs help people living with HIV get medication, doctor visits, and insurance premiums. Now, some of those benefits are changing, and many patients need to take action. What is changing? Before, many ADAP patients in Florida received help paying for Marketplace health insurance plans. Starting March 1, 2026 , many people will no longer get this same access to care. This means you may need to pick a

PrEP is a medicine that helps lower the chance of getting HIV. It works best when taken as prescribed. Many people in Orlando look for PrEP because they want strong HIV prevention, local care, and simple follow-up visits. Florida’s provider search uses terms like PrEP , HIV prevention , and providers by area , while local clinics also use Orlando , PrEP medication , and expert care .  A big question is cost. The CDC says most insurance plans and state Medicaid programs cover

Nonoccupational post-exposure prophylaxis, also called nPEP  or PEP , is medicine that may help stop HIV after a possible exposure outside of work. People may need nPEP after condomless sex, a broken condom, sharing needles, or sexual assault. It is for emergency use only , not everyday prevention.  nPEP must be started within 72 hours  of a possible HIV exposure. The sooner it is started, the better. Many people take nPEP for 28 days . A health care provider will decide if n