“A cure might help, but it won't erase it all”: a qualitative study of policy challenges and priorities for long‐term survivors of HIV in the United States

Policymakers must address comprehensive healthcare access, economic stability and social protections for LTS of HIV. HIV cure research must not undermine existing benefits or widen disparities. Ensuring LTS representation in decision-making is critical to developing equitable policies that safeguard their wellbeing before and after a cure.