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.
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Health & Aging
There are important steps you can to take to protect yourself and your family in healthcare settings.
Blood Donations
In December 2015, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) moved from a lifetime ban on gay and bisexual men donating blood to a deferral of one year for any man…
How HIV Impacts LGBTQ People
While HIV affects Americans from all walks of life, the epidemic continues to disproportionately impact certain members of the LGBTQ community.
Request a Copy of the HEI Report
Use the form on this page to request a hard copy of the most recent Healthcare Equality Index report.
Finding Insurance for Transgender-Related Healthcare
The following insurance carriers have available plans without blanket exclusions for transgender surgery and other trans-related healthcare.
How are transgender-inclusive benefits included in the Corporate Equality Index?
See "Benefits for Transgender Employees and Dependents" for our resources on transgender-inclusive health insurance.
2002
When the CEI first began in 2002, 145 of the Fortune 500 companies and thousands…
The Lies and Dangers of Efforts to Change Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity
"Reparative" or "conversion" therapy is a dangerous practice that targets LGBTQ youth and seeks to change their sexual or gender identities.
HIV & AIDS and Employment Discrimination
Americans living with HIV or AIDS may face discrimination based on their health status in many areas of life—including employment. Fortunately, federal and state laws protect against discrimination.
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.
Protecting Your Visitation & Decision-Making Rights
In times of emergency, you may be unable to make medical decisions or state who you want to visit you. In these situations, hospitals may restrict visitation rights to a…