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PrEP Assistance Program (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)

Quick & Easy Access to PrEP or PEP

Immediate Access

PrEP-AP Immediate Access allows you to enroll in PrEP-AP for 30 days of limited eligibility for assitance with Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) or Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) for the prevention of HIV. You can create an account and self-enroll through the Immediate Access portal​ to receive coverage. If you have already created an account, you can self-enroll using the client portal​. You can enroll in PrEP-AP Immediate Access twice in a 2-year period for PrEP. You can enroll in PrEP-AP Immediate Access 13 times in a 1-year period for PEP. You can reference this Immediate Access training video to learn how to enroll using the portal​.

Once enrolled, you can obtain a prescription for PrEP/PEP from a provider. If you enroll in Immediate Access as insured, you must visit a provider in your health plan's network. If you are uninsured, a minor (age 13–17), or cannot use insurance you have through a parent or spouse due to confidentiality concerns, you can visit a PrEP-AP Clinical Provider​. After receiving a prescription, you can access a 30-day supply of PrEP or PEP from a PrEP-AP network pharmacy​.

The limited benefit for PrEP-AP Immediate Access includes the PrEP and PEP medications detailed in the PrEP-AP Formulary​, and the services included in the Immediate Access Allowable Services​.

If you experience issues usig the PrEP-AP Immediate Access portal, please call the ADAP Call Center at (844) 421-7050, open M–F 8:00 A.M.–5:00 P.M. Pacific Time (excluding holidays).​

PrEP-AP Immediate Access Benefit

Clients who enroll in PrEP-AP Immediate Access will have 30 days of PrEP-AP coverage for the following limited benefits:​

Medications
PrEP or PEP (30-day Dispense)
Testing
HIV Test, STI Tests, and PrEP Initiation Tests
Medical Services
​Medical Visit for HIV Test​


The limited benefit for PrEP-AP​​ Immediate Access includes the PrEP and PEP medications detailed in the PrEP-AP Formulary​, and the services included in Immediate Access Allowable Services​.

Visit a PrEP-AP Enrollment Site​​ to enroll into one year of PrEP-AP eligibility if  you meet the PrEP-AP eligibility requirements.​

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