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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A Freeze on the Trump-Era Drug “Rebate Rule” Stalls
The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has issued a court order delaying the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) rule #0936-AA08 for almost two years. The rule, which changes payments to Pharmacy Benefit Managers in ways that disallow fluctuations based on the price of a drug, was slated to take effect…
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TennCare III Medicaid Program
CMS approved a waiver request from Tennessee that transitions TennCare II enrollees into the TennCare III Medicaid program. It’s been met with community opposition over fears that this program sends the message that “Modified Medicaid Block Grants” and capped spending for enrollees, are (back) on the menu.
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