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Free PrEP in Birmingham

Alabama is a statewide EHE priority jurisdiction — one of only 7 states designated for substantial rural HIV burden. Birmingham's UAB 1917 Clinic is the largest HIV healthcare unit in Alabama with 3,600+ patients, and AIDS Alabama's Living Well PrEP Clinic provides PrEP for uninsured patients including gender-affirming care. Alabama has not expanded Medicaid, leaving an estimated 128,000-340,000 adults in the coverage gap. MISTR's quarterly fee is waived in Alabama — completely free consultations, labs, medication, and delivery.

No State PrEP DAP No Medicaid Expansion EHE Priority (Statewide) MISTR Free

HIV at a Glance

EHE statewide · ~128,000-340,000 in Medicaid coverage gap · 52% people of color

Fastest Path to Free PrEP in Birmingham

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Start with MISTR (fastest)

Free telehealth PrEP — consultations, at-home labs, medication delivery, all at $0. Works whether you have insurance or not. No ID required.

2

If you have insurance

PrEP is legally free under the ACA (upheld June 2025). Your insurer must cover medication, labs, and visits at $0. If charged, file a complaint with your state insurance commissioner.

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Check Medicaid eligibility

Alabama Medicaid — limited eligibility. See special note below. Enroll: medicaid.alabama.gov.

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If uninsured: Gilead Advancing Access

Free medication for uninsured at ≤500% FPL. No immigration requirement. Covers Truvada, Descovy, and Yeztugo. Call 1-800-226-2056. Pair with an FQHC for free labs.

Get PrEP delivered free in Birmingham

MISTR provides free telehealth PrEP in Alabama — consultations, at-home labs, medication, and delivery at $0.

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Alabama Programs & Assistance

Alabama has NOT expanded Medicaid. Parents must earn under 18% FPL (~$4,650/yr). Childless adults are categorically ineligible. MISTR is free in Alabama — the best option for uninsured residents.

Clinics & Community Resources

Academic Medical Center

UAB 1917 Clinic / PrEP Clinic

3220 5th Ave S, Dewberry Building, 2nd Floor

Largest HIV unit in Alabama (3,600+ patients). ALL PrEP options including injectable Apretude and DoxyPEP. Walk-in HIV testing.

📞 (205) 975-9232

PrEP & HIV Services

AIDS Alabama — Living Well PrEP Clinic

3522 7th Ave South

PrEP including for uninsured, HIV/STI testing, gender-affirming care. Houses Alabama Latino AIDS Coalition.

📞 (205) 324-9822

Regional Health Org

Medical Advocacy & Outreach (MAO)

Montgomery, Dothan, Selma + 11 satellite clinics

Largest org of its kind in South Alabama. 28 counties. Alabama e-Health telemedicine.

📞 (800) 510-4704

maoi.org

Community Health

Thrive Alabama

3500 Memorial Parkway SW, Huntsville

PrEP, HIV care, pediatrics, ThriveMobile. Also Florence and Albertville.

📞 (256) 536-4700

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Information sourced from HIV.gov, CDC, NASTAD, AIDSVu, and state health departments. FreePrEP.org is an independent resource — not affiliated with any government agency or pharmaceutical company. Full disclosure