Welcome to Manitoba! Glad to hear that you are finding PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) an effective strategy to prevent HIV. To start or continue PrEP, you can book an appointment with a local health-care provider, such as a family doctor, nurse practitioner, or sexual health clinic. They will review your health and eligibility for PrEP and provide a prescription if appropriate.
PrEP is covered in Manitoba through the HIV Medication Program and may also be covered under Pharmacare, Employment and Income Assistance, or First Nations & Inuit Health Branch benefits. Some third-party insurance plans also provide coverage. Without coverage, the cost is approximately $250 per month.
For more details on eligibility, required tests, and coverage, see the Manitoba HIV Prevention Guideline. You may want to bring this document with you and share it with your health-care provider at your PrEP appointment.
