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LGBT Seniors

Administration Issues Final Rule Undermining Non-Discrimination Protections, Days Later Supreme Court Renders Landmark Decision Prohibiting Workplace Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

June 17, 2020

Over the last week, the country has taken both a step backward and a step forward with respect to protections against discrimination: One a final rule by the Trump Administration rolling back critical non-discrimination provisions in health care, … [Read more...] about Administration Issues Final Rule Undermining Non-Discrimination Protections, Days Later Supreme Court Renders Landmark Decision Prohibiting Workplace Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

Filed Under: Article Tagged With: alert, LGBT Seniors, Weekly Alert

CMA Comments on Non-Discrimination

August 15, 2019

August 13, 2019 VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION Secretary Alex Azar U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Herbert H. Humphrey Building, Room 509F 200 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20201 RE: Docket ID HHS-OCR-2019-0007, RIN … [Read more...] about CMA Comments on Non-Discrimination

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Chronic Conditions, comment, comments, LGBT Seniors, Quality of Care, Under-65

Trump Administration Proposes to Gut Health Care Rights, Particularly Targeting LGBTQ People

May 30, 2019

The landmark Affordable Care Act (ACA) included an anti-discrimination provision – the Health Care Rights Law – otherwise known as Section 1557.  This provision prohibits discrimination by certain health programs or facilities on the basis of … [Read more...] about Trump Administration Proposes to Gut Health Care Rights, Particularly Targeting LGBTQ People

Filed Under: Article Tagged With: alert, LGBT Seniors, The Fight, Weekly Alert

New CMS Research Looks at Health Disparities Impacting Older LGBT People

July 27, 2016

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released research drawn from the 2013-14 National Health Interview Survey highlighting health disparities between LGBT and other older people (age 65 or older). The National Health … [Read more...] about New CMS Research Looks at Health Disparities Impacting Older LGBT People

Filed Under: Article Tagged With: LGBT Seniors, Weekly Alert

Can Electronic Health Records Help Advance Quality Health Care for Older LGBT Patients?

February 25, 2016

On October 5, 2015, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced final rules concerning its requirements for Meaningful Use Stage 3 of its health records initiative. These measures have the potential to reduce health disparities … [Read more...] about Can Electronic Health Records Help Advance Quality Health Care for Older LGBT Patients?

Filed Under: Article Tagged With: LGBT Seniors, Weekly Alert

New Resources to Help LTC Facility Staff Work with LGBT Older Persons and Their Families

August 28, 2014

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has recently issued a Survey and Certification Tool, with an introduction by Secretary Greenlee of the Administration for Community Living (ACL) within the Department of Health and Human … [Read more...] about New Resources to Help LTC Facility Staff Work with LGBT Older Persons and Their Families

Filed Under: Article Tagged With: LGBT Seniors, Weekly Alert

Further Federal Protections for Same-Sex Married Couples

May 29, 2014

In May 2014, the Administration for Community Living (ACL), an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services,  issued guidance applicable to all ACL grantees concerning the federal government's policy on same-sex marriages … [Read more...] about Further Federal Protections for Same-Sex Married Couples

Filed Under: Article Tagged With: LGBT Seniors, Weekly Alert

Bill Introduced to Ensure Equality Under Social Security for Same-Sex Spouses

May 15, 2014

On May 8, 2014, Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) and Sen. Mark Udall (D-CO) introduced a bill to amend the Social Security Act so that all legal marriages are appropriately recognized.  See: … [Read more...] about Bill Introduced to Ensure Equality Under Social Security for Same-Sex Spouses

Filed Under: Article Tagged With: LGBT Seniors, Weekly Alert

HHS Announces First Guidance Implementing Supreme Court’s Decision on the Defense of Marriage Act

August 30, 2013

From CMA Press Release, Thursday, August 29, 2013 ...[T]he Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a memo clarifying that all beneficiaries in private Medicare plans have access to equal coverage when it comes to care in a nursing … [Read more...] about HHS Announces First Guidance Implementing Supreme Court’s Decision on the Defense of Marriage Act

Filed Under: Article Tagged With: LGBT Seniors, Skilled Nursing Facility

Demise of DOMA: Implementing Federal Benefits for Same-Sex Spouses

August 15, 2013

On June 26, 2013, the Supreme Court of the United States found a key provision of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) unconstitutional. See U.S. v. Windsor, Executor of the Estate of Spyer, et al (No. 12–307).[1]  In its ruling, the Court … [Read more...] about Demise of DOMA: Implementing Federal Benefits for Same-Sex Spouses

Filed Under: Article Tagged With: LGBT Seniors, Weekly Alert

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