Free PrEP in Idaho
Idaho was the first state in the nation (2019) to grant pharmacists independent PrEP prescribing authority — potentially transformative for rural access. Medicaid expansion covers PrEP at $0. Only 76.9% of Idahoans with HIV know their status (vs 87% nationally). Full Circle Health in Boise is the state's largest HIV clinic.
Fastest Path to Free PrEP in Idaho
Visit a pharmacist
Idaho was the first state nationally to allow pharmacists to independently prescribe PrEP (2019). No doctor visit needed.
If you're on Medicaid
PrEP covered at $0 under open formulary. Apply at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov.
If you're uninsured
Start with MISTR for free PrEP. Also apply to Gilead Advancing Access (1-800-226-2056).
In Boise
Visit Full Circle Health — Idaho's largest HIV clinic (800+ PLWH). Call (208) 514-2505. Or a.l.p.h.a. for free STI testing and PrEP: (208) 424-7799.
Get PrEP delivered free with MISTR
MISTR provides free telehealth PrEP in Idaho — consultations, at-home labs, medication, and delivery at $0.
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Idaho PrEP Programs & Assistance
Idaho Medicaid
Expanded via 2018 ballot initiative, effective Jan 2020. Adults 19-64 at ≤138% FPL. Open formulary covers PrEP at $0.
Pharmacist PrEP Prescribing
Idaho Code §54-1734 (2019) — first state nationally. Pharmacists can independently prescribe PrEP if educationally prepared and competent.
Gilead Advancing Access
Free Truvada/Descovy for uninsured at ≤500% FPL.
Clinics & Community Resources
Full Circle Health
Idaho's largest HIV clinic (800+ PLWH). Sliding fee scale.
📍 6565 W Emerald St, Boise 83702
a.l.p.h.a.
Free/discounted STI testing, PrEP access, needle exchange.
📍 537 W Bannock St Suite 100, Boise 83702
Planned Parenthood — Meridian
STD testing, PrEP. ~5,000 patients/year. Boise and Twin Falls locations closed.
📍 Meridian (Idaho's last PP location)
North Idaho Alliance of Care
Free HIV/STD/HCV testing, free mailed HIV self-tests (18+).
📍 North Idaho
Telehealth PrEP Options
MISTR
Free consultations, at-home labs, medication, and delivery.
Free — $0 for everything
ANDR735
HIV & PrEP Data in Idaho
Idaho has approximately 1,700 people living with HIV. Only 76.9% know their status — notably below the national 87.2%, suggesting significant undiagnosed infections. Ada County (Boise metro) has the highest burden. Idaho's pioneering pharmacist prescribing authority is potentially transformative for rural areas.
Know Your Rights
Pharmacist Prescribing
Idaho was the first state in the nation (2019) to allow pharmacists to independently prescribe PrEP — no doctor visit needed.
HIV Criminalization
Severe. Idaho Code §39-608 is a felony (up to 15 years) for transferring bodily fluids — including saliva and urine. Condom use is not a defense.
Minor Consent
SB 1329 (July 2024) requires parental consent for all healthcare for minors under 18 — a major barrier to youth PrEP access.
LGBTQ+ Environment
Among the nation's most restrictive. CATCH Idaho (catchidaho.org) provides emergency housing for PLWH in Boise.