In a groundbreaking victory, GMHC’s Public Policy Department enlisted our communities to pass statewide legislation that prevents all insurers from discriminating against people taking PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) to prevent HIV.
GMHC’s small but mighty Public Policy Department has shown that when our community organizes and advocates, we can win.
GMHC celebrates the restoration of $5.3 million in funding for NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) HIV and AIDS programs in the final FY25 NYC budget.
On June 28, the eve of New York City’s annual LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration, GMHC celebrated Governor Kathy Hochul signing into law four of our priority statewide bills that advance New York’s plan to end the HIV epidemic.
Over 80 NYC HIV/AIDS and mental health clubhouse clients, staff, activists, and elected officials rallied against Mayor Adams’ FY25 NYC budget on June 11 on the steps of City Hall.
GMHC applauds the New York State Legislature for passing A08834B / S08144C, sponsored by Assembly Member David Weprin and Senator Neil Breslin, which prevents life, disability, and health insurers from discriminating against individuals who are prescribed PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) to prevent HIV infection.
On May 20, the City Council’s LGBTQIA+ Caucus delivered a letter to Mayor Eric Adams expressing their concern over funding cuts to HIV/AIDS services and called on the city to restore the contracts.
GMHC has launched a new online tool to help educate and advocate for its New York State legislative priorities. These priorities focus on ensuring access to HIV treatment, prevention, and education.
A draconian Republican budget proposal would cut federal HIV funding by $767 million – but right now it’s stuck in a U.S. House appropriations subcommittee, while the GOP majority fights over its next House speaker.
“Housing is the top need reported by incoming clients and a pressing need for our long-term survivors.” Kishani C. Moreno As New York City experiences
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