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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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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Stakeholder Comment on Odefsey Affordability Review – HIV Access and Systems Considerations
Comments on the Oregon Prescription Drug Affordability Board’s affordability review of Odefsey.
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Braidwood Decision Preserves Preventative Healthcare Access
HealthHIV and the National Coalition for LGBTQ Health welcome today’s Supreme Court decision in Kennedy v. Braidwood Management, Inc, which upholds the federal government’s prior position; and affirms the authority of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) in guiding coverage requirements under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA).
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Overview: 2025 Executive Actions Impacting LGBTQ+ Health
Since taking office in January 2025, President Trump has taken a series of actions that remove or weaken health protections for LGBTQ+ people. These actions collectively aim to restrict recognition of gender identity, limit access to gender-affirming care, dismantle diversity and equity programs, and reshape federal funding criteria—directly affecting the health, access, and rights of…
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Stakeholder Comment on Odefsey Affordability Review – HIV Access and Systems Considerations
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