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Where state laws stand in 2026, and what it means for your care
Over six years, state laws on LGBTQ+ healthcare have moved in opposite directions. Where you live now shapes what care you can get.
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Plain-language guides for LGBTQ+ people navigating healthcare. Every article is based on credible sources, listed at the end.
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Navigating care
How to tell if a provider is LGBTQ+ affirming
You can't always know before you walk in. But there are signs to look for before you book, during the visit, and after.
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Navigating care
Talking to a new provider about who you are
Your provider can only give you the right care if they know what's relevant. You decide what to share and when. Here's how to make it easier.
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Navigating care
How to appeal a health insurance denial
Insurance struggles are one of the most common problems LGBTQ+ people report. If your plan says no, you have the right to ask it to reconsider, and then to ask someone outside the company.
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Your rights
What to do after a bad experience with a provider
If a provider refused you care, misgendered you, or treated you badly, it wasn't your fault. Here are your options, from writing it down to filing a complaint.
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Your rights
Who can visit you in the hospital, and who decides for you
Federal rules let you choose your hospital visitors, including a partner or chosen family. Deciding who makes medical decisions if you can't takes one more step.
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Your rights
Your health information: what's private and what isn't
HIPAA protects a lot, but not everything. Here's what the law covers, what it doesn't, and the rights you can use to keep more control.
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By the numbers
What the data says about LGBTQ+ people and healthcare
National surveys keep finding the same thing: LGBTQ+ people are about twice as likely to be treated badly by providers, and it changes whether they come back.
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By the numbers
Why so many LGBTQ+ people put off going to the doctor
Fear of being mistreated keeps a lot of people away, and cost keeps away even more. Here's what the research shows, and why it matters.
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By the numbers
Trans and nonbinary people's experiences with healthcare
The largest survey of trans people in the U.S. found nearly half had a negative experience with a provider in the past year. Here's what trans people are reporting.
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By the numbers
Growing older as an LGBTQ+ person: what the research shows
Many LGBTQ+ older adults worry about having enough support as they age, and about how they'll be treated by the people caring for them.
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By the numbers
Rural and LGBTQ+: finding care far from a big city
Millions of LGBTQ+ people live in rural America. Fewer nearby options can make a bad experience at the only clinic in town much harder to recover from.
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State laws
Moving or traveling for care: what people are weighing
A growing number of LGBTQ+ people are leaving states with restrictive laws, or crossing state lines for care. Here's what the research shows and what to think about.
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Community
How to find peer support
Talking with people who've been where you are can make a hard healthcare experience feel less lonely. Here's where to find them.
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Community
Taking care of yourself when the news is hard
Most LGBTQ+ people say politics has taken a toll on their well-being. You can stay informed without letting it take over.
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