Policy priority: Expanding access to injectable PrEP
California SB 1023 would require insurers to pay for injectable PrEP medications in the same way that they pay for oral PrEP medications.
Our Advocacy
Our Public Policy team works to pass legislation and secure funding that benefits people affected by HIV. We advocate at the local, state, and federal levels, in collaboration with coalitions such as the statewide End the Epidemics coalition.
To get in touch with SFAF’s Public Policy team, you can email publicpolicy@sfaf.org.
Areas of Focus
HIV AND HEALTH POLICY
We fight for policies that strengthen HIV prevention and care and improve health outcomes for marginalized communities.
SUBSTANCE USE
We advocate for policies and practices that improve the health and lives of people who use substances.
Public Policy News
Outrage, confusion caused by potential loss of $600 million for public health
A play-by-play of the dramatic events in February that will endanger HIV and other public health programs nationwide.
San Francisco Once Led on Harm Reduction. Why Are We Moving Backward?
Detention is not treatment. Coercion is not care.
SF Department of Public Health moves forward on $17 million in budget cuts primed to devastate LGBTQ+, African American, and Chinese communities health equity and economic recovery
Proposed cuts will disproportionately impact LGBTQ+ health services, culturally and linguistically appropriate services, harm reduction programs, and workforce development pipelines.
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Concerned about HIV, health justice, harm reduction, and overdose prevention? To get more involved with our policy and advocacy work, join our HIV Advocacy Network.