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For trans people reliant on federal programs, this election could change everything

Experts, providers, elected officials, and people with lived experience discuss how election outcomes — up and down the ballot — might impact gender-affirming care in Pittsburgh and beyond.

Idaho Seeks Life in Prison for Providing Gender-Affirming Health Care

That's in a bill making it through the Idaho legislature, while Alabama is considering a punishment of 10 years in prison.

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Obamacare Prohibits Providers From Denying Health Care to Trans People

The Obama administration is banning health providers from denying access to transgender people because of their gender identity.

Florida Hospitals to Cover Medical Bills for Pulse Shooting Victims

The health care providers have decided to extend amnesty to victims. 

Study: Health Care Homophobia Is Heart-Harming

The majority of LGBTQ+ people reported discrimination from health care providers -- and it's leading to disparities in heart health.

Tear Down the Barriers Between Trans People and HIV Testing

Transgender patients deserve informed health providers and access to care and testing.

Trump Announces 'Conscience Rule' That Threatens LGBTQ Health Care

The Department of Health and Human Services released the final version of a rule excusing health care providers from procedures they object to.

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VA Proposes Lifting Ban on Gender-Confirmation Surgery

Activists have long lobbied for such surgery to be included in the health care provided by the Veterans Administration.

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Trans People Shouldn't Be Alone in Fight for Health Care

Health care providers, business leaders, political policymakers, and more must join to fend off threats and expand access to gender-affirming care.

Walmart Adds Benefits Platform for LGBTQ+ Employees

The platform, called Included Health, will help workers connect with supportive care providers, among other services.

Idaho Advances Bill to Criminalize Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

The bill, passed by the House and now going to the Senate, calls for a prison sentence of up to 10 years for health care workers who authorize or provide the care.

New York City Offers Gender-Neutral Birth Certificate Option

Also, New Yorkers will no longer have to get a health care provider's OK to change a gender marker.

Gender-Affirming Care Bans in Texas, Missouri Will Still Go Into Effect

Families, health care providers, and LGBTQ+ groups had sued to block the bans, but they'll be enforced while the lawsuits proceed.

Children's Hospital in D.C. Under Attack Over Gender-Affirming Care

It's the second time in recent weeks that the Libs of TikTok account has targeted a hospital that provides gender-affirming health care.

Lack of Competent Providers Leaves Many LGBTs Uninsured & Untreated

Many LGBT people are either uninsured or delay seeking medical treatment, and the reason is simple: a lack of LGBT-friendly health care providers.

How to Help Mitigate LGBT Refugee Horrors in Kenyan Camps

Kuchu Diaspora Alliance founder Victor Mukasa needs help housing, providing health care for, and protecting Ugandan LGBT refugees in Kenya.

Op-ed: How We Can Address Homophobia at the Doctor's Office

A new study suggests health care providers might show implicit and explicit bias against lesbian and gay patients. Data collection of patient sexual orientation and gender identity could provide a solution.

After Losing Roe v. Wade, How to Fight Back

Health care providers, candidates who support reproductive freedom, and people with few economic resources all need your help now.

Ron DeSantis Signs ‘Right to Discriminate’ Law That Could Be Used Against LGBTQ+ Patients

“This bill is a broad license for health care providers and insurance companies to refuse services to people,” said Brandon Wolf, Equality Florida press secretary.

Migrant With AIDS and COVID Dies While Held by ICE

Pablo Sanchez-Gotopo of Venezuela had been held at a private prison where activists have raised concerns about the health care provided to detainees.