Health & Aging

Fear of discrimination causes many LGBTQ+ people to avoid seeking care. And when they do get treatment, studies have shown that LGBTQ+ people are often not treated with the respect or cultural competence that all patients deserve.

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Health & Aging

Participate in the HEI

The HEI is a biennial survey. The survey is conducted in odd years (typically beginning in the summer), and the report is published in even years. The next HEI Report…

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Sexual Health, Health & Aging, HIV & Health Equity

Mpox in 2026: What You Need to Know

Mpox is a serious viral disease that can cause fever, body aches, and a painful rash that may look like pimples or blisters. While recent outbreaks have disproportionately affected gay…

Long-Term Care Equality Index 2025

The Long-Term Care Equality Index 2025 Report represents the second validated survey on LGBTQ+ inclusion in long-term care and senior housing communities. The Human Rights Campaign Foundation and SAGE are…

Health & Aging

Know Your Healthcare Rights

Learn more about your healthcare rights, including hospital visitation and patient non-discrimination.

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Health & Aging, HIV & Health Equity

HRC Partners with the PRIDE Study

HRC is proud to partner with The PRIDE Study - the first nationwide, large-scale, long-term health study of people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ+), or another…

Health & Aging

Hospital Visitation Guide for LGBTQ+ Families

On January 18, 2011, federal regulations regarding patients’ hospital visitation rights went into effect. These new rules, which apply to hospitals participating in the Medicaid and Medicare programs, require those…

Health & Aging

HIPAA and LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality

From time to time, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act is incorrectly cited as an obstacle to hospital visitation rights and decision-making authority for LGBTQ+ families. On the contrary,…