Helpline 1-833-773-7445 (1-833-PREP4IL)

Monday thru Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm (CDT)

WHAT IS PrEP4ILLINOIS?

PrEP4Illinois is a medication assistance program for HIV-negative people who have risk factors for HIV and have a prescription for PrEP from a medical provider. (For a list of PrEP providers, check out the PrEP Locator)

WHAT IS PrEP?

PrEP , or pre-exposure prophylaxis, is medication taken by people without HIV to prevent them from becoming infected. One pill taken daily can greatly reduce the risk of getting HIV.

IS PrEP RIGHT FOR ME?

PrEP may be a good choice for if you are HIV-negative and any of the following apply to you:

  • Have a sexual partner with HIV;
  • Have a drug injection partner with HIV;
  • Have not used condoms regularly;
  • Have been diagnosed with an STI in the last 6 months;
  • Share drug injecting equipment (needles, cookers, syringes, etc); or
  • Have been prescribed non-occupational post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) and have continued risk behavior or have used multiple courses of PEP.


WHAT MEDICATIONS ARE USED IN PrEP?

There are multiple medications currently approved for use as PrEP including: Truvada®, Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate (generic), Descovy®, and Apretude®.

  • Truvada® is for all people at risk through sex or injection drug use.
  • Descovy® is for people at risk through sex but is not approved for people assigned female at birth who are at risk of getting HIV from vaginal sex.
  • Apretude® is a long acting, injectable medication for adults and adolescents.

WHAT DOES PrEP4ILLINOIS COVER?

PrEP4Illinois covers the cost of Truvada® (brand and generic) and Descovy® when prescribed by a healthcare provider. Effective July 1, 2023, Apretude® will also be covered after submission of a Pre-Approval Form by the prescribing provider. Please note, healthcare providers may charge an additional fee for administering the Apretude® injection which will not be covered by PrEP4Illinois at this time.

HOW DO I APPLY?

To view and complete the application, CLICK HERE.. Please have the following information available:

  • Signed and dated Authorization to Release and Privacy Practice Form (download English) (download Spanish)
  • Documentation of Illinois Residency* dated within the last 90 days– examples of acceptable documents include but are not limited to:
    • Utility, cell phone, or other bill
    • Payroll stubs
    • School records
    • If homeless or without stable housing, an Affidavit for Verification of Residency may be completed. (download English)(download Spanish)
    *We cannot accept a driver's license or state issued photo ID as proof of residency.
  • Proof of Insurance Coverage - you must provide copies of the front and back of your insurance card(s) for all applicable medical and/or prescription insurance policies you may have. (This requirement may be waived in situations where applicants are unable to obtain the required insurance documentation due to circumstances such as domestic violence, minors on parent's insurance, disclosure issues, refugee status, temporary relocation due to natural disasters, etc.)
  • Prescribing provider information (Name of provider and facility)
  • These documents are required with your application. You may:


HOW DO I CHECK THE STATUS OF A PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED APPLICATION?

If you have previously submitted an application to IDPH and want to check the status of it, CLICK HERE.

HOW CAN I FIND A MEDICAL FACILITY OR PROVIDER NEAR ME THAT PRESCRIBES PrEP?

Click one of the following options:  By Name   By Agency

To add, remove, or update the information about a medical facility or provider click here.



WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL RESOURCES OR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT PREP?

Visit the CDC PrEP Resources Page for infographics, videos, fact sheets, reports, and other educational materials about PrEP, including resources for health care providers.

For a list of PrEP sites that offer financial assistance for HIV/STI Testing and Lab and Doctor visits, CLICK HERE

For a list of PrEP providers, check out the PrEP Locator for options in Illinois and across the country.

Learn more about how to protect yourself and get information tailored to meet your needs from the CDC HIV Risk Reduction Tool (BETA).

For information on PEP, or post-exposure prophylaxis, (taking medicine to prevent HIV after a possible exposure), CLICKING HERE.

For more information on HIV/AIDS, CLICK HERE.

To find a PrEP4Illinois participating pharmacy near you and other information about PrEP, please visit the Ramsell Illinois PrEP Website.


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  • If you encounter any issues with the application process, please reach out to DPH.ProvideHelp@illinois.gov