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It's Election Day! GO VOTE!

Submitted by Brittany on November 3, 2015 - 2:01pm

Today is Election Day!

Every vote will make a difference, so it is important pro-equality supporters like you get out to vote today. Equality Florida Action PAC has endorsed pro-equality candidates in Miami Beach, Orlando, and St. Petersburg! Be sure to check them out before heading to the ballot box!

GO VOTE!

Florida Blue fixes glitch that temporarily denied HIV meds to some

Submitted by Brittany on October 26, 2015 - 6:21pm

An Equality Florida member told us last week that his health insurer had denied coverage for an HIV medication he has taken for several years. He ultimately did get his meds, but he worried that the hurdles he faced might signal an effort by the insurance company to encourage HIV-positive clients to find another carrier.

We reached out to Florida Blue and the company acknowledged and apologized for a technical glitch that had affected 89 policyholders. It also issued this statement clarifying their policy.