National Coalition for LGBTQ Health

Brief Type: Statement

Politicized Oversight Undermines Medical Privacy and Transgender Health Services

July 11, 2025

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.

USPSTF Meeting Canceled Amid Concerns Over Preventive Care Standards

July 10, 2025

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.

The Importance of Continued OSH Funding, Tobacco Control Programs, and State Quitlines

July 8, 2025

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.

The Importance of Maintaining 302(b) Allocations for Essential Public Health Programs

Comments on potential budgetary cuts to 302(b) allocations.

IRA Unmet Medical Need Comments

July 3, 2025

Comments regarding considerations for a proper definition of “Unmet Medical Need” under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

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.

National Plan on Aging Comments

Comments on the Strategic Framework for a National Plan on Aging regarding gaps and potential improvements.

Braidwood Supreme Court Case Analysis

Analysis of the potential impacts, and attendant considerations, of the Braidwood Supreme Court case prior to its resolution.

Braidwood Decision Preserves Preventative Healthcare Access

June 27, 2025

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).

Overview: 2025 Executive Actions Impacting LGBTQ+ Health

June 16, 2025

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.

Oregon Health Authority Medicaid Waiver Comments

July 3, 2024

Comments on proposed formulary changes to Oregon’s Medicaid program to the Oregon Health Authority.

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