Free PrEP in Minneapolis
Minneapolis is a Fast-Track City committed to ending HIV — but the numbers are moving in the wrong direction. Minnesota reported 324 new HIV diagnoses in 2023, a 24% jump from the prior year. Two ongoing HIV outbreaks (Hennepin/Ramsey County since 2018, Duluth since 2020) underscore the urgency. Red Door Clinic offers completely free PrEP to everyone ages 12+, and the state invested $600,000 in a rural PrEP initiative covering 76 counties.
HIV at a Glance
324 new diagnoses (2023) · 24% increase from 2022 · ~10,000 PLWH
Fastest Path to Free PrEP in Minneapolis
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.
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.
Check Medical Assistance / MinnesotaCare
PrEP covered at $0 via Medical Assistance / MinnesotaCare. Enroll: MNsure at 855-366-7873 or mnsure.org.
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.
Compare PrEP access options
Telehealth providers, local clinics, state programs, Medicaid, and manufacturer assistance can all be valid routes. Compare cost, lab method, medication options, location, privacy, and follow-up instead of defaulting to one provider.
Compare providers and programs →Minnesota Programs & Assistance
Minnesota's MinnesotaCare program covers adults from 138-200% FPL with premiums as low as $28/month — an extra safety net beyond standard Medicaid. Note: coverage for undocumented adults was rolled back in 2025 budget negotiations.
Clinics & Community Resources
Red Door Clinic (Hennepin County)
525 Portland Ave, 4th Floor
Minnesota's largest STI/HIV clinic. Free PrEP and PEP for all ages 12+, regardless of ability to pay.
Family Tree Clinic
1619 Dayton Ave, Suite 205, St. Paul
Sliding scale. 78% of patients identify as LGBTQIA+. Stepped in after Rainbow Health closure.
Hennepin Healthcare Positive Care Center
915 S. 7th St
Comprehensive HIV care and PrEP services.
Clinic 555 (Ramsey County, St. Paul)
St. Paul
MDH-funded PrEP navigation for Ramsey County residents.