PrEP Assistance Program Act

Access for High-Risk Communities: The bill gives preference to entities serving communities with disproportionately high rates of HIV, including rural communities, uninsured individuals, and high-risk demographic groups (Section 2(c)(1)).

Innovative Service Delivery: Preference is given to entities using innovative models such as vending machines, pop-up clinics, and peer-led interventions (Section 2(c)(2)).

Comprehensive Support Services: Grant funds can be used for a wide range of supportive services, including medication, clinic fees, telehealth, mental health services, and transportation support (Section 2(e)(2)).

No Cost to Individuals: Individuals receiving services from a program supported by these grants may not be required to pay for those services or items (Section 2(f)).

Assistance for Uninsured Individuals: A specific program is established to allow uninsured individuals to access specified HIV prevention items and services at no cost through a "PrEP Pass" (Section 3(a)(3)).

Provider Reimbursement: The bill creates a system where program-registered providers can submit claims to the Secretary for the items and services they provide to uninsured individuals (Section 3(a)(1)).

Grant Matching Requirements: Except for Indian Tribal governments, grantees are required to contribute at least 10 percent of the grant amount to the program, which may be a burden for some entities (Section 2(g)(1)).

Dependency on Appropriations: The reimbursement program for providers is subject to the availability of appropriations (Section 3(a)(2)).