HIV patients are speaking out against Blue Cross of California over a change in coverage that allegedly bars them from using local pharmacies to get their medications.

“It’s ridiculous, I think it’s the worst thing they could do to a person living with HIV,” said HIV patient Jay Conner.

Starting in March, HIV and AIDS patients under the program will be receiving their medications via mail and not through their local pharmacy.

Consumer Watchdog filed a class action lawsuit in San Diego’s Superior
Court alleging Blue Cross of California is discriminating against HIV and AIDS patients with its new program.