June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, and many other terms (LGBTQIA+) Pride Month. While President Clinton originally declared June “Gay and Lesbian Pride Month” in 1999[1] to commemorate the 30th … [Read more...] about Celebrating National Pride Month
LGBT Seniors
Recent Initiatives Focus on Understanding and Addressing the Needs of LGBTQ Older Adults in Long-Term Care
There are currently 1.1 million adults 65 and older who identify as LGBTQ. Furthermore, 1 in 5 LGTBQ older adults are Black, indigenous, or people of color (BIPOC), which creates additional layers of potential discrimination based on racial bias, in … [Read more...] about Recent Initiatives Focus on Understanding and Addressing the Needs of LGBTQ Older Adults in Long-Term Care
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
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
CMA Comments on Non-Discrimination
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
Trump Administration Proposes to Gut Health Care Rights, Particularly Targeting LGBTQ People
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
New CMS Research Looks at Health Disparities Impacting Older LGBT People
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
Can Electronic Health Records Help Advance Quality Health Care for Older LGBT Patients?
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?
New Resources to Help LTC Facility Staff Work with LGBT Older Persons and Their Families
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
Further Federal Protections for Same-Sex Married Couples
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
Bill Introduced to Ensure Equality Under Social Security for Same-Sex Spouses
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