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Free PrEP in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has no state PrEP DAP, but PrEP2Me provides completely free TelePrEP statewide. Philadelphia is an EHE priority with 18,000+ PLWH.

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Fastest Path to Free PrEP

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If insured (private)

PrEP is covered at $0 under ACA. Use the Gilead Co-Pay Coupon (1-877-505-6986) for any remaining costs.

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If on Medicaid

PA expanded Medicaid in 2015. PrEP covered at $0. Apply via COMPASS: compass.state.pa.us or call 1-800-692-7462.

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If uninsured

Start with PrEP2Me (412-844-PREP) — completely free TelePrEP for PA residents, funded by PA DOH. Or use MISTR.

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In Philadelphia

Philadelphia Department of Public Health provides PrEP at all city health centers regardless of insurance status. Or visit Mazzoni Center, Philadelphia FIGHT, or AHF Philadelphia.

MISTR — Free Telehealth PrEP

Virtual consultations, at-home lab kits, and free medication delivery. Available in all 50 states including Pennsylvania.

Code: ANDR735

Using this code supports our mission of helping provide free PrEP to everyone who needs it.

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State Programs & Assistance

No State PrEP DAP

Pennsylvania does not have a dedicated PrEP DAP. The Special Pharmaceutical Benefits Program (SPBP) covers HIV-positive individuals only. SPBP income threshold was lowered from 500% to 350% FPL in October 2025.

Phone: 1-800-922-9384

PA Medicaid

Expanded in 2015. PrEP covered at $0 as preventive service including medication, labs, and visits.

Phone: 1-800-692-7462

Website: compass.state.pa.us

PA DOH PrEP Provider Directory

60+ PrEP providers listed statewide. PDF available at pa.gov.

State AIDS Fact Line

Statewide PrEP navigation and referrals.

Phone: 1-800-662-6080

Philadelphia PEP Hotline

24/7 PEP access for Philadelphia residents.

Phone: (833) 933-2815

Clinics & Community Resources

Mazzoni Center

LGBTQ+ FQHC

1348 Bainbridge St, Philadelphia 19147

(215) 563-0658

PrEP, free HIV/STI testing, transgender healthcare. 15,000+ patients/year.

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Philadelphia FIGHT

Community Health

Philadelphia

(215) 545-PREP (7737)

First and largest PrEP program in Philadelphia (since 2012). Same-day PrEP starts, virtual visits with at-home testing.

AHF Philadelphia

AIDS Healthcare Foundation

1211 Chestnut St, Suite 405, Philadelphia 19107

(215) 971-2804

Walk-ins accepted. AHF Pharmacy: (215) 971-2808.

Central Outreach Wellness Center

LGBTQ+ Clinic

127 Anderson St, Suite 101, Pittsburgh 15212

(412) 322-4151

Operates PrEP2Me. LGBTQ+-affirming primary care and PrEP.

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Planned Parenthood SE PA

Reproductive Health

1144 Locust St, Philadelphia 19107

(215) 351-5500

PrEP services. PP Western PA (Pittsburgh): (412) 562-1900.

Philadelphia City Health Centers

Public Health

Multiple locations

PrEP at all city health centers regardless of insurance: 1930 S. Broad, 1700 S. Broad, 555 S. 43rd, 4400 Haverford Ave, 1900 N. 20th St.

Telehealth PrEP Options

Featured

MISTR

Free for most users

At-home lab kits, virtual consults, medication delivery. Available statewide in PA.

Code: ANDR735

Using this code supports our mission of helping provide free PrEP to everyone who needs it.

Visit MISTR →

PrEP2Me

Completely free

PA DOH-funded. Free TelePrEP for PA, OH, WV residents. Virtual appointments + home lab kits. Powered by Central Outreach.

Learn more →

Q Care Plus

Usually free

Gender-affirming telehealth PrEP. Free through assistance programs.

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Nurx

$30 consult + $94 labs

Available in PA. Free with qualifying insurance.

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HIV & PrEP Data

~39,909
People living with HIV (statewide)
18,328
PLWH in Philadelphia alone (46% of PA)
1,157/100K
Philadelphia prevalence rate (~4× state rate)

Philadelphia County has ~46% of all PA PLWH with a diagnosed prevalence rate of 1,157 per 100,000 — nearly 4× the state average. Black Philadelphians are ~43% of the population but ~64% of PLWH. Philadelphia reported ~382 new diagnoses in 2023.

Know Your Rights

Minor Consent

PA law allows minors of any age to consent to STI/HIV testing and treatment without parental consent. A federal court has interpreted this to include HIV prevention services. St. Christopher's Hospital (Philadelphia) serves ages 13-24 for PrEP: (215) 427-5284.

Insurance Coverage

Private insurance must cover PrEP at $0 under ACA. PA Medicaid covers PrEP as preventive service. SPBP (HIV+ only) lowered threshold from 500% to 350% FPL in Oct 2025.

HIV Criminalization

PA does not have an HIV-specific statute but uses general criminal laws. Prostitution while HIV-positive is elevated to a felony.

Undocumented Residents

Gilead Advancing Access has no immigration requirement. FQHCs serve all patients. Mazzoni Center, FIGHT, and city health centers provide care regardless of immigration status.

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Information sourced from state health departments, NASTAD, AIDSVu, and CDC surveillance data. Last reviewed April 2026. FreePrEP.org is an independent resource. Full disclosure