Judge approves settlement in landmark LGBTQ+ fertility case
Plaintiffs sued Aetna for what they said were LGBTQ+ fertility coverage disparities.
December 9, 2024
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Lawsuit: Aetna Fertility Coverage Is an 'Illegal Tax on LGBTQ+ People'
A New York woman says she was forced to spend $45,000 because of the discriminatory policy.
September 16, 2021
Are These Companies Discriminating Against PrEP Users?
Huge -- and seemingly LGBT-friendly -- insurance companies refuse to sell policies to people taking preventative HIV medication. Why?
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December 7, 2017
New York Investigates Insurance Denials for PrEP Use
A controversial case has launched a state investigation of discriminatory and unethical insurance practices.
February 15, 2018
Domestic Partner Insurance: Coming Soon to a City Near You?
New York City's path to equal-benefits plans might prove a model for other parts of the country, middle America included.
November 16, 2007
Aetna sued for denying gender-affirming facial surgeries
The health insurer covered similar procedures for cisgender plan holders but denied coverage for transgender patients saying the surgery was cosmetic.
September 12, 2024
Aetna Exposes HIV Statuses of Thousands of Customers
A mailing error affected 12,000 of the insurance company's patients from California to Washington, D.C.
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August 25, 2017
Aetna to Drop Obamacare Coverage in All But Four States
The health insurance provider for millions of Americans is making a change for 2017 that could force many LGBT people to shop for a new carrier.
August 16, 2016
Advocates: The Courage to Leave
Domestic Violence, Finding a Gay Doctor, Q&A on Genital Herpes
May 6, 2009
The Queer Tax on LGBTQ+ Women Who Partner With Women
Fighting back against the added living expenses queer women are forced to endure.
October 7, 2021
Google Microsoft Starbucks Say DOMA Hurts Their Businesses
Top U.S. companies including Google, Microsoft, and Starbucks took the unusual step on Thursday of legally documenting their opposition to the Defense of Marriage Act.
November 4, 2011
Welcoming workplaces
In 2005 a record number of Fortune 500 companies are offering protections to gay and lesbian workers and their spouses. Here are 10 shining examples of the best employers
September 26, 2005
Health insurance company Aetna announces LGBTQ+ fertility coverage equality
The insurer is the first to level the playing field for prospective LGBTQ+ parents.
August 27, 2024
Insurers Refused to Pay Thousands to Transgender Doctor
The insurance companies have now agreed to pay Dr. Tiffany Najberg what they owe her, but the funds haven't come in yet, she said.
February 6, 2023
WATCH: Insurance Will Cover Trans Frat Brother's Top Surgery
After initially rejecting a request for transition-related surgery, Aetna has reversed its decision and decided to cover transgender student Donnie Collins' breast removal.
March 8, 2013
LISTEN: Satan's Behind Marriage Equality, Says Former NFL Star
Craig James wonders if sports teams' endorsement of equal marriage rights will silence players with opposing views.
March 11, 2015
In good companies
The Advocate adds 10 firms to its list of the top gay-friendly employers in the country
October 14, 2002
When Walter Schubert Met Barack Obama
Walter Schubert, founder of the Gay Financial Network and chairman of the board of the Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, gets an audience with President Obama to talk all things stimulus.
February 11, 2009