Senate budget bill puts lives at risk

The Senate passage of its costly budget reconciliation bill will leave millions of Americans — including hundreds of thousands of people with HIV — bracing for the loss of their health care coverage due to the slashing of the Medicaid program by nearly a trillion dollars. The consequences of losing access to vital HIV treatment or prevention services can be the difference between life and death for people who depend on them. 

There’s still time for members of Congress to stand up for their constituents —children, families, older adults and people with chronic conditions like HIV for whom Medicaid is a lifeline. Reject this bill that puts American lives at risk.  

— Colleen Kelley, MD, MPH, FIDSA – Chair, HIVMA  

About HIVMA  

The HIV Medicine Association is a community of more than 6,000 health care professionals who advance a comprehensive and humane response to the HIV pandemic, informed by science and social justice. HIVMA works to increase access to health care services and coverage for people with HIV and populations heavily impacted by HIV and to foster a robust, diverse and culturally competent HIV workforce. HIVMA is part of the Infectious Diseases Society of America. Visit hivma.org to learn more.