State Medicaid Coverage of Routine HIV Screening

This information sheet assessed coverage of routine HIV screening by state Medicaid programs in response to CDC's recommendation that HIV screening be a part of routine medical care for all patients between ages 13 and 64 years. Of 47 states that responded to the question on routine HIV screening, reported coverage of routine HIV screening and 24 reported coverage of medically necessary testing only. There was variation in coverage by region as well as of those living with HIV/AIDS and of Medicaid beneficiaries with HIV/AIDS.