Barriers? Please. We build bridges around here.
In HIV prevention, the problem isn’t just “is the med available?” It’s can you actually get it? That’s where the real hustle begins—and no, you’re not the only one who feels like the system is built to confuse you.
Between insurance loops, copay traps, and eligibility riddles, it can feel like you need a PhD just to get protected.
But here’s the move: if PrEP is right for you, there is a way in. You just gotta know where to look—and how to play the game.
🧩 Know the Plays, Win the Game
Say hello to your MVP: Gilead’s Advancing Access® program. This isn’t just another “maybe” option—it’s a legit tool that’s helping people cut through red tape and actually get Yeztugo (aka lenacapavir), the twice-a-year injectable PrEP.
Here’s what’s up:
💰 Have insurance?
You could qualify for copay assistance that drops your out-of-pocket cost to as low as $0 per injection. That’s not a typo.
🆓 Uninsured?
Gilead’s Medication Assistance Program (MAP) has your back. If you meet certain income and residency guidelines, you could get Yeztugo completely free.
📞 Need help with the fine print?
Local clinics, community orgs, and HIV prevention advocates are pros at this. Don’t go it alone—get your squad.
Start your journey at yeztugo.com—but know that the real magic happens when you advocate for you.
✊ Break Through the Bureaucratic BS
Let’s be honest: healthcare systems weren’t built for simplicity—or equity. But that doesn’t mean they get to stop you.
If PrEP is part of your plan to feel safe, confident, and in control of your sex life, then go get it. Your health isn’t a privilege—it’s a right. And yeah, it might take some paperwork or phone calls, but you’re worth the effort.
People are getting in every day. That means you can, too.
So ask questions. Tap your resources. Get loud if you have to. Because when it comes to your protection, the only acceptable answer is “yes.”
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