Advocacy Briefs
The Coalition is always on the lookout for changes in policy and current events that could impact the health status of LGBTQ+ individuals, or influence access to and utilization of health care within the LGBTQ+ community. These Advocacy Briefs summarize recent news items, along with specific action steps you can take to advocate for LGBTQ+ health equity.
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On the Death of Chevron Deference, and the Strange Life of the USPSTF
Analysis of the ongoing regulatory and public health effects of the overturning of Chevron Deference and the Braidwood SCOTUS ruling.
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Politicized Oversight Undermines Medical Privacy and Transgender Health Services
HealthHIV and the National Coalition for LGBTQ Health strongly oppose the Trump administration’s repeated and escalatory attempts to intimidate transgender youth, their families, and their doctors and care providers.
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Conditional Coverage: When Paperwork Replaces Policy in Medicaid
Comments on projected Medicaid coverage losses under the “One Big Beautiful Bill”
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USPSTF Meeting Canceled Amid Concerns Over Preventive Care Standards
HHS abruptly canceled the July 10 USPSTF meeting—just days after a SCOTUS ruling affirmed the Sec. of HHS can replace its members. HealthHIV & the Coalition are concerned this move could reshape preventive care access, including HIV PrEP & ACA protections.
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The Importance of Continued OSH Funding, Tobacco Control Programs, and State Quitlines
The National Coalition for LGBTQ Health is deeply concerned about the ongoing dismantling of public health infrastructure—most recently seen in the federal government’s failure to release FY25 funding for the CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health (OSH), and in the proposal to eliminate the entire Chronic Disease Center in the FY26 budget.
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The Importance of Maintaining 302(b) Allocations for Essential Public Health Programs
Comments on potential budgetary cuts to 302(b) allocations.
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Medicare Part D/IRA PAWH Implications Comments
Comments to the HHS Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs regarding implementation considerations for Medicare Part D and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) for people aging with HIV (PAWH).
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IRA Unmet Medical Need Comments
Comments regarding considerations for a proper definition of “Unmet Medical Need” under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
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Senate HELP Committee Leadership PBM Reform Comments
Comments to the leadership of the US Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee regarding proposed reforms to the Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) system.
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National Plan on Aging Comments
Comments on the Strategic Framework for a National Plan on Aging regarding gaps and potential improvements.
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PrEP Guide
HealthHIV’s guide to HIV PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) coverage and insurance rights.
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