In 2022, California became the first state to require healthcare plans to cover the costs of home test kits for sexually transmitted diseases (STD) including HIV. Home test kits are provided through a prescription or a standing order from a healthcare provider. However, a shortage of healthcare providers in California counties with a large population of demographic groups vulnerable to HIV/STDs, including Latino, Black/African American, and younger residents, limits the potential reach and impact of SB 306.
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