TotalAssist has launched
The former PAF and PAN assistance systems are now unified. The HIV, AIDS, and prevention fund is currently open with up to $5,000 for eligible insured applicants. Funding status can change.
Check the live fund →Access-checked July 21, 2026
PrEP is free.
Let us show you how.
PrEP reduces the risk of getting HIV from sex by about 99% when taken as prescribed — and many people in the U.S. can get medication, labs, and visits for $0. We'll match you with the strongest current path in under 60 seconds.
$0
Possible through most qualifying insurance and assistance paths
~99%
Lower sexual HIV risk when PrEP is taken as prescribed
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FDA-approved regimens: two daily oral and two injectable options
2×/yr
Longest-acting option: Yeztugo injections every six months
Access information checked July 21, 2026
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Medication still requires an HIV test and prescription
July 2026 Access Update
Three changes worth knowing now
The site still works the same way. These updates make the recommendations more current and more precise.
Yeztugo access is broader, but not automatic
CDC recommends twice-yearly lenacapavir as a PrEP option. Insurance coverage and the injection site workflow still vary, so benefit verification matters before scheduling.
Compare injectable paths →The ACA preventive-services structure remains in place
The Supreme Court upheld the structure behind the federal preventive-services mandate in June 2025. Most non-grandfathered private plans still owe no-cost coverage for recommended PrEP services, subject to plan rules.
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What's your situation?
Your path to free PrEP depends on your insurance status. Pick the one that fits you — we'll handle the rest.
I have insurance
Most non-grandfathered private plans must cover recommended PrEP medication and necessary supporting services without cost-sharing. Your plan may use preferred drugs, prior authorization, or separate medical-benefit billing for injections.
See my optionsI have no insurance
Manufacturer medication assistance, state PrEP programs, community clinics, and telehealth can bring the full cost to $0 for eligible uninsured people. Program rules and documentation vary.
See my optionsI want the injectable
Choose Yeztugo every 6 months or Apretude every 2 months after initiation. Both require in-person administration and regular HIV testing. Insurance, prior authorization, site availability, and assistance eligibility vary.
See injectable optionsHow It Works
Free PrEP in three steps
1
Answer a few questions
Our eligibility tool asks about your insurance, state, and income to find your best options.
2
Choose your provider
Pick a telehealth platform or local clinic. Oral PrEP can often be handled remotely; injectable PrEP requires an in-person administration site.
3
Get PrEP delivered
Complete the required HIV testing and clinical review. Pills may ship to your door; injections are scheduled with a participating healthcare site.
Program Status
What's active right now
The PrEP access landscape shifted dramatically in 2025 and again in July 2026. Here is the current status, with plan-specific caveats where they matter.
Gilead Advancing Access (MAP)
Free medicationGilead Copay Savings Program
Copay assistanceViiVConnect (Apretude)
Free medicationMISTR Telehealth
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Free — all services
TotalAssist (Patient Advocate Foundation)
Open now Status checked July 21, 2026. Charitable fund availability can change.Ready, Set, PrEP (HHS)
Program endedStraight Answers
Free PrEP questions people actually ask
The word “free” can hide important details. These are the details to verify before you choose a provider.
Can I really get PrEP for $0?
Many people can. The strongest path may combine insurance, a manufacturer program, a nonprofit grant, a state program, a community clinic, or telehealth. Confirm all four cost buckets: medication, HIV/STI labs, clinical visits, and injection administration.
Can I get PrEP without insurance?
Yes. Manufacturer medication assistance, state PrEP programs, community health centers, and some telehealth services can help eligible uninsured people obtain medication and required care at no cost.
Can injectable PrEP be fully online?
No. Screening and benefit verification may start online, but Apretude and Yeztugo must be administered in person by a healthcare professional. Ask where the injection will be given before enrolling.
What if I may have been exposed already?
PrEP is prevention before exposure. PEP is emergency medication after a possible exposure and should be started as soon as possible, no later than 72 hours. Contact urgent care, an emergency department, or a healthcare provider immediately.
Does PrEP prevent other STIs?
No. PrEP prevents HIV but does not prevent gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, or other STIs. Routine screening and other prevention choices may still be useful.
Do I need to prove I am “high risk”?
CDC says clinicians should prescribe PrEP to anyone who asks for it, including sexually active adults and adolescents who do not report specific HIV risk factors. You still need appropriate HIV testing and a clinical assessment.
How this page was checked
Access details were rechecked against current public information from CDC, FDA, Gilead Advancing Access, ViiVConnect, TotalAssist, and the Supreme Court decision preserving the preventive-services framework. Individual eligibility, formularies, grants, and provider availability can change without notice.
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