Minnesota SF4659 establishes a state rapid start program to treat HIV-positive patients, prohibiting prior authorization, cost sharing, and step.

Minnesota SF4659, the Rapid Start HIV Treatment Act of 2026, establishes a state rapid start program to oversee local programs treating HIV-positive patients. The bill mandates immediate initiation of antiretroviral therapy within the 1-3-7 framework, prohibiting prior authorization, cost sharing, and step therapy for antiretroviral therapy and HIV prevention services. Local programs must provide health education, transportation, housing assistance, nutrition, and psychosocial supports, and coordinate with HIV testing programs.

Minnesota SF4659 establishes a state rapid start program to treat HIV-positive patients, prohibiting prior authorization, cost sharing, and step.

Minnesota SF4659, the Rapid Start HIV Treatment Act of 2026, establishes a state rapid start program to oversee local programs treating HIV-positive patients. The bill mandates immediate initiation of antiretroviral therapy within the 1-3-7 framework, prohibiting prior authorization, cost sharing, and step therapy for antiretroviral therapy and HIV prevention services. Local programs must provide health education, transportation, housing assistance, nutrition, and psychosocial supports, and coordinate with HIV testing programs.