It's not too late to tell Congress to stand up for their constituents for whom Medicaid is a lifeline. Reject this bill that puts American lives at risk, 📞 CALL your Representatives now: 866-426-2631 or 202-224-3121!.

There’s still time for members of Congress to stand up for their constituents —children, families, older adults and people with chronic conditions like HIV for whom Medicaid is a lifeline. Reject this budget bill that puts American lives at risk, 📞 CALL your Representatives on:

Don't forget you still have a chance to have your say on Medicaid threats before the vote! Send an email to your Reps here:

On a previous episode of #LetsTalkHIV podcast, we discussed how Medicaid threats impact people with HIV. Tune in for expert insights on access, policy, and what’s at stake. Available on all podcast apps. Fact sheet here:

🏳️‍🌈 Pride Month is nearly over—but any time is the right time to make your voice heard and protect our communities. ✊ Take action to protect Medicaid and HIV funding and research: [ .📍 Know your status—encourage those you know to find a testing site.

Today is National HIV Testing Day — and this year, it comes at a critical time. Access to HIV testing is a critical first step to connecting people to HIV care. We must speak up to protect the CDC’s HIV prevention program & more. Take action today:

Medicaid is under threat and those who need it most could lose access. Learn more about the public health consequences on our latest press briefing:

Medicaid work reporting requirements punish people living with HIV. Congress is trying to pass the largest cuts in history. Tell your members of Congress to vote no on reconciliation to prevent the loss of Medicaid coverage to over 10 million Americans those who need it:

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June 5 is HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day. We honor those living with HIV for decades, in the recent months as we take a stand for federal HIV programs, we must not forget how far we have come #HLTSAD have your say here:

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Our advocacy efforts are more important than ever. Take a stand for federal HIV programs. Sign up for IDSA's and HIVMA's Member Advocacy Program (MAP):

The termination of CDC’s HIV prevention program is part of a budget proposal that slashes the overall CDC budget by more than 50% and infectious diseases research at the National Institutes of Health by nearly 40%. Read HIVMA’s full statement here:

HIVMA Board member Elizabeth Sherman, PharmD, of @NSUFlorida joined the team today to speak with legislators on the importance of federal funding for HIV programs and research.

📅 May 19 is also National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. HIVMA honors the clinicians, researchers & advocates working to end disparities and improve HIV care in Asian and Pacific Islander communities. Let’s keep pushing for equitable, culturally responsive.