AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP)

Provides HIV medications to low-income individuals who have limited or no coverage. Find out if you qualify and how to apply.

Key Points

The AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) provides free or low-cost HIV medications to eligible individuals.
ADAP serves people with limited or no health insurance who cannot afford HIV medications.
Each state administers its own ADAP program with slightly different eligibility requirements.
ADAP medications are the same FDA-approved antiretroviral drugs used by people with insurance.

The AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) is a federal program that helps uninsured and underinsured people living with HIV access life-saving antiretroviral medications. ADAP has been critical in ensuring that cost is not a barrier to HIV treatment, helping people achieve and maintain undetectable viral loads.

What Medications Does ADAP Cover?

ADAP covers a wide range of FDA-approved antiretroviral drugs, including:

✓Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs)
✓Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs)
✓Protease inhibitors (PIs)
✓Integrase inhibitors
✓Entry inhibitors
✓Combination medications (pills that contain multiple drugs)
✓Medications for opportunistic infection prevention and treatment

Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility for ADAP varies by state, but generally includes:

✓Confirmed HIV diagnosis
✓U.S. residency (citizenship status does not matter)
✓Income at or below a certain level (varies by state, typically 200-400% of federal poverty level)
✓Uninsured or underinsured status

How to Apply

To apply for ADAP, contact your state's ADAP program. You can find your state's program through:

→NASTAD (National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors): Links to state ADAP programs and eligibility information Visit
→Your local health department: Can provide information about ADAP in your state
→Your HIV care provider: Can help you apply and navigate the process

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