Establishes a state rapid start program to treat HIV-positive patients, prohibits prior authorization, cost sharing, and step therapy for.

The Rapid Start HIV Treatment Act of 2026 establishes a state rapid start program to oversee local rapid start programs for HIV-positive patients. These programs must prioritize immediate antiretroviral therapy initiation within the 1-3-7 framework. The bill prohibits health plans from requiring prior authorization, imposing cost sharing, or using step therapy protocols for antiretroviral therapy and HIV prevention services. Local rapid start programs must collect detailed data on enrollment, treatment initiation, patient demographics, and health outcomes.

Establishes a state rapid start program to treat HIV-positive patients, prohibits prior authorization, cost sharing, and step therapy for.

The Rapid Start HIV Treatment Act of 2026 establishes a state rapid start program to oversee local rapid start programs for HIV-positive patients. These programs must prioritize immediate antiretroviral therapy initiation within the 1-3-7 framework. The bill prohibits health plans from requiring prior authorization, imposing cost sharing, or using step therapy protocols for antiretroviral therapy and HIV prevention services. Local rapid start programs must collect detailed data on enrollment, treatment initiation, patient demographics, and health outcomes.