Center for American Progress: Living in Dual Shadows – LGBT Undocumented Immigrants
This report from the Center for American Progress highlights the dual challenges faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender undocumented Continue reading
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Archive for: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Health
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals and communities have largely been overlooked by health care systems and providers. Unfortunately, there is evidence that many lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender patients and health care consumers continue to experience discrimination and exclusion from health care services, and also experience disparities in health care and outcomes.
California Department of Managed Health Care Letter on Nondiscrimination Based on Gender, Gender Identity, or Gender Expression
This April 2013 letter from the California Department of Managed Health Care affirms the department’s implementation of Assembly Bill 1586, Continue reading
California Department of Insurance Final Regulation on Gender Nondiscrimination in Health Insurance
This is the final regulation issued by the California Department of Insurance in 2011, implementing Assembly Bill 1586, which prohibits health Continue reading
California Assembly Bill 1586 Prohibits Health Insurance Discrimination Based on Gender, Gender Identity, or Gender Expression
Here is the text of California Assembly Bill 1586, enacted in 2005, which prohibits health insurance companies and health plans Continue reading
Fenway Institute: Improving the Health of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender People
This issue brief from the National LGBT Health Education Center at the Fenway Institute provides an overview of lesbian, gay, Continue reading
Fenway Institute and NACHC: Addressing the Needs of LBGT People in Community Health Centers
This fact sheet jointly produced by the National LGBT Health Education Center at the Fenway Institute and the National Association Continue reading
National Institutes of Health: Response to Institute of Medicine Report on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has issued this comprehensive response to the findings and recommendations of the 2011 Institute Continue reading
Center for American Progress: Ensuring Benefits Parity and Gender Identity Nondiscrimination
This issue brief from the Center for American Progress describes the importance of nondiscrimination in health insurance coverage based on Continue reading
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