Publix Reverses Decision; PrEP Covered for Employees

In November 2016 the story broke that the large grocery store chain was denying PrEP prescriptions for employees. Now that is changed.

Publix never responded to [imstilljosh] and my repeated attempts at public comment about their decision to deny a local Nashville employees’ valid prescription from their doctor for HIV prevention pill, PrEP.

This week Publix announced, after a public shaming from activists and progressive organizations, they would start covering PrEP for employees.

Here’s one of the original videos, I placed on social media to alert the community of these actions:

.@Publix doesn't want their employees to have access to #HIV prevention? WTH!!! Shame on them! Approve PrEP Truvada RX Coverage $ NOW!!! pic.twitter.com/MG43tg4dqo

— Josh Robbins (@imstillJosh) November 3, 2016

Publix just announced they would cover the HIV prevention pill, Truvada for PrEP.

Publix appreciates the concerns shared by our associates and customers. We offer generous health coverage to our eligible full-time and part-time associates at an affordable premium and are committed to the health and well-being of our associates and their families.

We… 1/3

— Publix (@Publix) February 6, 2018

…regularly evaluate what is covered by our health plan and have made the decision to expand our health plan’s coverage of Truvada to include Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP). We are working with our pharmacy benefits manager to implement this change as quickly as… 2/3

— Publix (@Publix) February 6, 2018

…possible. ^Caroline 3/3

— Publix (@Publix) February 6, 2018

Good news to all! This a solid example of how digital and social media are changing the way that manage our health.

https://twitter.com/hanktroutwriter/status/961084431522869248

 

 

Watch my TEDx Nashville talk to see how others are using digital and social media in health! 

https://youtu.be/2VTbVQ2OJSo