Healthcare Equality Index 2020
In its 13th year, the Healthcare Equality Index (HEI) is the national LGBTQ benchmarking tool that evaluates healthcare facilities' policies and practices related to the equity and inclusion of their…
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Health & Aging
There are important steps you can to take to protect yourself and your family in healthcare settings.
Health Disparities Among Bisexual People
Far too many lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people face bias and discrimination when seeking health care, and as we continue to work to address this critical issue,…
Health Care Proxy
A health care proxy, or durable power of attorney for health care, allows you to designate another person as your agent to make health care decisions on your behalf.
Getting Expert Support and Care for Gender-Expansive Children
When a child shows signs of distress about their gender, or a family feels they could use more support in raising a gender-expansive child, it's a good idea to connect…
Get Insured - Affordable Care Act Resources for the LGBTQ Community
Resources for the LGBTQ community about the Affordable Care Act.
Frequently Asked Questions About HIV
HIV is a virus that attacks your body’s immune system, which is crucial to fighting off infections and diseases. Fortunately, there are now more ways than ever to prevent and…
Finding Insurance for Transgender-Related Healthcare
The following insurance carriers have available plans without blanket exclusions for transgender surgery and other trans-related healthcare.
Debunking the Myths: Transgender Health and Well-Being
In our latest video series, experts team up to dispell some common and harmful misconceptions surrounding the lived experiences of transgender and gender nonconforming people.
Debunking Common Myths About HIV
Read responses to myths that 'HIV is a gay disease' or a 'death sentence,' and find other important information about getting tested.
COVID-19 Continues to Adversely Impact LGBTQ People While Initial Phases of Reopening Create New Economic Problems
New data now show that while some states have reopened their economies amidst the ongoing threat of the virus, LGBTQ people, especially LGBTQ people of color and transgender people, are…