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Notice: 30517381

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Division:

Division of Disease Control

Chapter:

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR HIV/AIDS PATIENT CARE PROGRAMS

Overview

RULE:

64D-4.002	Definitions
64D-4.003	Eligibility and Documentation Requirements
64D-4.007	AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP)

PURPOSE:

The revised rules will update definitions, clarify eligibility and documentation requirements for the HIV/AIDS Patient Care and State Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Programs, and requirements and available services under ADAP.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rules will update definitions of “HIV/AIDS Patient Care Programs,” “low income,” “federal poverty level,” and other defined terms.  In addition, the updates to Rule 64D-4.003 will clarify eligibility and documentation requirements for individuals who wish to apply for assistance from HIV/AIDS Patient Care Programs and the HOPWA Program and includes updates to the application. It will also provide that an individual may confirm eligibility up to 45 days prior to expiration of their Notice to Eligibility to avoid a lapse in eligibility. Amendments to the ADAP rule will update the requirements for programs offered under that section.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

381.0011(2), 381.003(2), FS

LAW:

381.0011, 381.003(1)(b), FS

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

2/11/2026 Vol. 52/28

COMMENTS:

From 2/11/2026 To 3/4/2026 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

Ref-06962 DH 150-884
Ref-14754 64D-4.002 County Income Limits 2022_no links
Ref-14755 64D-4.002 Federal Poverty Level _01.21.2022
Ref-19193 Federal Poverty Level 2026
Ref-19194 County Income Limits 2025
Ref-19200 Application to Receive Allowable Services, DH8028-DCHP-02/2026

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