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).
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 LGBTQ+ communities. These decisions are already affecting how LGBTQ+ people get care, whether services remain available, and whether health providers can serve people fairly and safely.