Free PrEP in Rhode Island
Rhode Island enacted landmark PrEP legislation in 2024 eliminating prior authorization, step therapy, and all cost-sharing on state-regulated insurance plans — only the second state to do so. Pharmacists can prescribe PrEP, the RIDOH PrEP Champions Network connects 15+ clinics statewide, and RI is among the top 5 states for per-capita PrEP use.
Fastest Path to Free PrEP in Rhode Island
Your insurance likely covers it at $0
Rhode Island's 2024 law eliminates all cost-sharing, prior auth, and step therapy for PrEP on state-regulated plans. Just ask your provider or pharmacist.
Visit a PrEP Champions Network clinic
RIDOH's network of 15+ clinics statewide. Find one at health.ri.gov/prep.
Visit a pharmacist
RI pharmacists can prescribe, dispense, and administer PrEP and PEP under standing orders or collaborative practice agreements.
If you're uninsured
Start with MISTR (officially endorsed by RIDOH), Nurx, or Q Care Plus. Also apply to Gilead Advancing Access.
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 →Rhode Island PrEP Programs & Assistance
RI PrEP Access Law (2024)
H7625/S2255 eliminates prior authorization, step therapy, and all cost-sharing for PrEP on state-regulated insurance — only the second state to enact such comprehensive protections.
PrEP Champions Network
RIDOH-launched network of 15+ clinics statewide providing PrEP. RIDOH directly endorses MISTR, Nurx, and Q Care Plus.
Rhode Island Medicaid
Expanded Medicaid covers adults up to 138% FPL. PrEP covered at $0.
Gilead Advancing Access
Free Truvada/Descovy for uninsured at ≤500% FPL. No immigration requirement.
Clinics & Community Resources
Open Door Health
Rhode Island's first LGBTQ+ clinic. Same-day PrEP, walk-in STI screening, gender-affirming care. 9,000+ patients.
📍 7 Central St, Providence 02907
Miriam Hospital Immunology Center
Largest HIV outpatient provider in RI — 1,500+ HIV patients, 70%+ of RI's HIV+ population.
📍 180 Corliss St, Providence 02904
Thundermist Health Center
Same-day PrEP, sliding scale. Multiple locations across Rhode Island.
📍 Wakefield, West Warwick, Woonsocket
Planned Parenthood of Southern New England
Same-day PrEP, navigator for manufacturer assistance programs.
📍 175 Broad St, Providence 02903
Telehealth PrEP Options
Online PrEP provider options
Compare telehealth services, local clinics, public programs, and assistance routes for your state or situation.
Compare providers →HIV & PrEP Data in Rhode Island
Rhode Island has approximately 2,796 people living with HIV with 70 new diagnoses in 2023. RI is among the top 5 states for per-capita PrEP use, with PrEP-to-Need Ratios well above the national average across all age groups. The HIV care continuum is strong: 93% diagnosed, 76% in care, 71% virally suppressed — all exceeding national averages. Notably, 31.4% of 2023 new diagnoses were born outside the US, highlighting immigrant health as an emerging priority.
Know Your Rights
PrEP Access Law
Rhode Island's 2024 law (H7625/S2255) eliminates prior authorization, step therapy, and all cost-sharing for PrEP on state-regulated insurance — only the second state with such comprehensive protections.
Pharmacist Prescribing
RI Gen. Laws § 27-18-93 authorizes pharmacists to prescribe, dispense, and administer PrEP and PEP under standing orders or collaborative practice agreements.
No HIV Criminalization
Rhode Island has no HIV-specific criminal statutes. An attempt to introduce criminalization (H 5245, 2015) failed. RI has strong anti-discrimination protections for PLWH.
Free Condoms
Rhode Island operates a statewide mail-order free condom program — any resident can request ~15 condoms monthly at health.ri.gov/findcondoms.