Advocacy Briefs
The National Coalition for LGBTQ Health’s LGBTQ+ Health Advocacy Briefs are designed education members of the Coalition, LGBTQ+ community, providers, and legislators on pressing federal and state health policy issues impacting the LGBTQ+ community.
The Coalition also distributes action alerts to its network to encourage members to call/write representatives or participate in sign-on letters, comment periods, and amicus briefs. Sign-up here to receive regular updates.
Advocacy Briefs
Democrats Reintroduce H.R.3., their Lower Drug Pricing Act – April 2021 In essence, H.R.3 would allow the federal government to negotiate directly with drug companies
National Coalition for LGBT Health Advocacy Brief – April 21, 2020
COVID-19 Nondiscrimination Letter Sent to the Hill The National Coalition for LGBT Health signed a letter, along with 200+ national, state, and local organizations, sent
National Coalition for LGBT Health Advocacy Brief – March 5, 2020
National LGBT Health Awareness Week Theme: “Turn OUT for LGBT Health” The National Coalition for LGBT Health is excited to announce the theme for the
National Coalition for LGBT Health Advocacy Brief – February 19, 2020
Sign On Letter to Ensure Copays Count Each year, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) releases a Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters
National Coalition for LGBT Health Advocacy Brief – February 6, 2020
State of the Union: Key Highlights in Regards to Health In Tuesday night’s State of the Union address, President Trump stated that he would “always
National Coalition for LGBT Health Advocacy Brief – January 21, 2020
Legislation to Watch in 2020 The 116th Congress is back in session, and there are a number of bills currently under consideration in the House
National Coalition for LGBT Health Advocacy Brief – January 7, 2020
Facebook Responds to Criticism from LGBTQ+ Health Advocates, Disables Some Misleading Truvada® Ads Facebook has responded to pressure from the National Coalition for LGBT Health
National Coalition for LGBT Health Advocacy Brief – December 20, 2019
Appeals Court Strikes Down ACA Individual Mandate On December 18, a federal appeals court ruled against a central provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)
National Coalition for LGBT Health Advocacy Brief – December 11, 2019
New HHS Program Will Provide PrEP Free to Those in Need The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has revealed the details of a
