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Commission unanimously urges state to restore ADAP eligibility and premium assistance

Broward County Commission · March 26, 2026

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Summary

The board adopted a replacement resolution urging the Florida Legislature and Department of Health to restore eligibility criteria and premium assistance in the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), after testimony from a local advocate who warned the program’s recent changes threaten continuity of care.

The Broward County Commission unanimously adopted an amended resolution urging the State of Florida to restore eligibility criteria and premium assistance components of the state AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP).

Michael Rayner (S21), a person living with HIV and a former member of the county HIV health services planning council, described recent changes at the state level that removed premium assistance and a widely used medication (Biktarvy) from the program’s formulary, creating instability for clients. Rayner testified that premium assistance historically generated program rebates and additional funding capacity, citing figures produced under prior program rules.

Commissioner Rogers introduced the resolution and said the board’s advocacy aims to protect the health and stability of thousands of Floridians living with HIV, including more than 22,500 Broward County residents cited in the discussion. The commission noted a recent legislative stopgap allocation and asked county health partners to consider local Ryan White and premium assistance strategies where possible.

The board voted to adopt the amended replacement resolution (50A) and instructed staff to coordinate advocacy and follow up with state legislators and health‑department contacts.