On May 10, 2021, the federal government restored health care protections for transgender people, “reversing a Trump-era policy that sought to narrow the scope of legal rights in sensitive situations involving medical treatment. The action by the Department of Health and Human Services affirms that federal laws forbidding sex discrimination in healthcare also protect gay and transgender people.”
This means it is now unlawful for many health care providers to discriminate against consumers on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. Read more in this LA Times article. You can also see the full announcement from the Department of Health and Human Services here.
If you have experienced discrimination in the health care setting, call the Health Consumer Alliance for free and confidential help:
(888) 804‑3536 / TTY (877) 735-2929
