"Even if the proposed CMS rules were finalized, medical care for transgender youth would remain legal and protected in CA, and healthcare providers would continue to be bound by California’s nondiscrimination protections." Read and share: health-access.org/open-letter-...

💬 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Join our webinar series, "The PRIDE Study Wrapped: Research Year in Review 2025"! Hear from researchers about the latest #LGBTQIA+ health findings, thanks to participants like YOU! 🔗 Register: https://ow.ly/LqHl50XLgyS#LGBTQIA+📅 Save the dates: 1/27, 1/29 & 1/30 at 11am PT!

The Trump Administration's relentless persecution of LGBTQ communities escalated again today, as Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services (CMS) proposed new rules attacking access to medically necessary care for trans youth. Read our joint statement with @calgbtqhealth.bsky.social: bit.ly/3Y6CLI6

URGENT: Call your Representatives NOW. 📞🚨 Tell them to VOTE NO on H.R. 3492 and H.R. 498 and stop attacking trans youth. ALL youth deserve care, compassion, and safety—not fear and criminalization that creates violent policies between families and their doctors.

Breaking: Republicans in Congress have officially decided to let ACA subsidies expire at the end of this month. Their choice leaves millions with bleak options for the New Year: forego coverage, ration care, or gut their household budgets to afford the devastating increase.

We know it can be frustrating to find health insurance for gender-affirming care. Check out @Out2Enroll’s Trans Health Insurance Guides at out2enroll.org/trans-guides and enroll with confidence at HealthCare.gov #EnrollByDec15

¿Tiene preguntas sobre seguros médicos y cuidado de afirmación de género? @Out2Enroll le puede ayudar con las Guías de Seguros Médicos Para Personas Trans. Encuentre su estado en out2enroll.org/guias-trans e inscribase en CuidadoDeSalud.gov #AntesDeDic15

Questions about health insurance and gender-affirming care? @Out2Enroll has you covered with Trans Health Insurance Guides. Find your state at out2enroll.org/trans-guides and enroll at HealthCare.gov before Dec 15th! #EnrollByDec15

El seguro médico puede ser COMPLICADO. Especialmente para personas trans. ¡Consulte la Guía de Seguros Médicos Para Personas Trans de su estado en out2enroll.org/guias-trans e inscribase en CuidadoDeSalud.gov! @Out2Enroll #AntesDeDic15

Health insurance can be COMPLICATED. Especially for trans folx. Check out your state’s Trans Health Insurance Guide at out2enroll.org/trans-guides and enroll at HealthCare.gov before Dec 15th!! @Out2Enroll #EnrollByDec15

Today Republicans in Congress have voted yet again to make our health care more expensive. Senate leaders blocked a plan to extend ACA subsidies for millions who rely on them, leaving health premiums to double for many CA families — right in the middle of the holiday season.

Access to gender-affirming care in CA is shrinking — but we’re speaking out. This care is protected by law, and despite efforts to sideline TGI people, we’re STILL HERE. Recent setbacks include the SB 418 veto and hospitals cutting vital services. Swipe to see recent news coverage.

California finally put limits on how fast hospitals can raise prices. Now the industry is suing to overturn them. Patients can’t afford this — but hospitals want to keep cashing in. Our latest op-ed breaks it down ⬇️ calmatters.org/commentary/2...

This Trans Day of Remembrance, we honor those we’ve lost and reaffirm our commitment to protecting the rights of all TGI people. TGI people deserve affirming care to live healthy, long lives. We’ll keep fighting for policies and systems that protect trans futures. #tdor #transdayofremembrance

Amid ongoing attacks on TGI+ communities and gender-affirming care, CA Attorney General Rob Bonta released new guidance reinforcing key protections under state law. Read the full Know Your Rights fact sheet: https://bit.ly/4oR1fkq

"It is essential to fight back against ableism and other discriminatory structures that continue to degrade reproductive freedom and bodily autonomy for all people, including disabled people." Piece by @caseydoherty.bsky.social and I. www.americanprogress.org/article/disa...

LGBTQ+ people are one of the fastest-growing and influential voter blocs in the country — and when we fight, we win. To save our democracy and ensure fair representation for all, it's imperative our community show up to the ballot box and Vote YES on Prop 50. #YesOnCA50

Hospitals are shutting down Gender-Affirming Care out of fear, not facts. GAC is an Essential Health Benefit protected under CA’s Trans Inclusive Care Act (SB 923). Refusing care = violating rights. TGI people deserve affirming, consistent, lifesaving care. Find resources: https://bit.ly/4hSG9j3

The LGBTQ+ community has proven time and again that our votes can make the difference in whether an issue or candidate proves successful on election night. Stand in that power, and vote YES on Prop 50 in the November 4 Special Election to ensure fair representation for all people! #YesOnCA50

You might have heard of Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” but have you heard of H.R. 1? 👻 Jump scare: they're the same. 😱 No matter what you call it, the impacts of this scary bad health policy will horrify you equally. 👹 Beware of the H.R. 1 monster and its many masks!

Local Structural Stigma and Alcohol-Related Inequities in Sexual and Gender Minority Populations: A Conceptual Framework (just accepted in @jsadjournal.bsky.social) @stinamair.bsky.social @tamar-antin.bsky.social @prc-rc-1.bsky.social @calgbtqhealth.bsky.social www.jsad.com/doi/abs/10.1...

Governor Newsom’s veto of SB 418 is a betrayal of California’s promise to lead on equity and justice. This decision leaves TGI Californians vulnerable to continued discrimination and barriers to essential, often life-saving care. Read our full statement: bit.ly/48r1XQ1

The U.S. Senate just voted to pass the big ugly bill being championed by Congressional Republicans. Call your representatives today! Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” rips away healthcare from millions of Americans, including LGBTQ+ older adults and people living with HIV. Call now: (202) 224-3121

🎉 VICTORY! California’s 2025 budget restores over $40 MILLION for LGBTQ+ health equity. This funding protects life-saving programs for LGBTQ+ individuals, communities of color, & underserved populations across the state. Read our full statement: bit.ly/3GmYnKZ

"Now is the time for @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social to prove his allyship in supporting a budget that reflects funding for LGBTQ+ resources & community centers to improve our lives, not only thru this budget cycle but for years to come," said @calgbtqhealth.bsky.social 's Ariela Cuellar.

Use our tool linked below to contact your senator now. Urge them to vote NO on this bill. Tell your Senator today: Protect Our Healthcare! Protect Trans People! (4/4) action.transequality.org/a/stopmedica...

This week, we met with CA leaders to reject cuts to the Office of Health Equity—programs that are lifelines for LGBTQ+ communities. These cuts are attacks on our survival. CA must invest in equity, not abandon it. Read our full statement: bit.ly/4jraq7q 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 #HealthEquity #CALeg

🚨BREAKING: The House passed a bill with devastating Medicaid cuts—Queer & Trans Californians are at risk. We call on ALL Senators to vote NO on any budget that strips gender-affirming care from TGI people. This is UNACCEPTABLE!

The CA LGBTQ HHS Network released a statement in response to @governor.ca.gov budget cuts to health programs for LGBTQ+ Californians. Read more: bit.ly/4jdewjx

The CA LGBTQ HHS Network released a statement in response to the budget cuts to health programs for LGBTQ+ Californians. Read more: bit.ly/4jdewjx

Proposed state & federal budget cuts are putting LGBTQ+ lives at risk. From mental health to gender-affirming care, vital services are on the line—and California LGBTQ+ health advocates are demanding action. Read our full statement: bit.ly/3GY2Bc3 #MayRevise #CAbudget

Visiting the ER for a broken leg could cost ~$21,328 if someone loses Medi-Cal and becomes uninsured. That’s almost 10 months of rent for a 2bdr apt in LA County. House Republican budget proposal would end #MediCal for millions & drive up the housing crisis. #FightForOurHealth

The new HHS report on gender dysphoria is misleading, politically motivated, and contradicts decades of research. Gender-affirming care is lifesaving, supported by major medical organizations, and regret rates are 1% or less. Read our full statement: bit.ly/3RH9aBV #ProtectTransYouth #LGBTQHealth

Our parent org, @healthaccess.bsky.social, has selected a new Executive Director - Amanda McAllister-Wallner! Amanda is the first official new leader for the organization in 23 years, and the first ever to have also served as Director of the CA LGBTQ+ Health and Human Services Network. 🌈

This Dolores Huerta day we are honored to have worked with this champion for immigrants and health care justice for many years! #Health4All #FightForOurHealth

Access to gender-affirming care saves lives—42% of trans adults have attempted suicide. CMS wants to strip this care from ACA marketplace plans. Tell CMS: Trans health care is essential! Submit your comment NOW! bit.ly/ProtectOurHe... #HealthCareIsAHumanRight #TransRightsAreHumanRights

You’ve heard a lot about what we’re doing to protect CA from harmful federal health policy, but that’s not all we do. Alongside @calgbtqhealth.bsky.social we’re still leading the charge on advancing state-level health policy to improve affordability, oversight, & access for ALL Californians.

Transgender rights are under attack – California must lead the fight. Write a letter to Gov. Newsom & demand that CA expand protections for TGI healthcare: bit.ly/3FXYBHZ Although two anti-trans bills were defeated this week — the fight is far from over. Read our statement: bit.ly/4jjyVUG

STATEMENT: Executive Director Tony Hoang in response to two Anti-Transgender Bills Defeated in Committee» eqca.org/ab-844-ab-89/

The Network was proud to join @eqca.bsky.social for LGBTQ+ Advocacy Day in Sacramento during #TransWeekofVisibility! 💜🏳️‍⚧️ We had the privilege of meeting with legislators and their staff to champion policies that will uplift and protect all LGBTQ+ Californians. #TheGlovesAreOff #LGBTQAdvocacyDay

The federal gov is threatening trans passport access! We need thousands of comments to stop this attack. Submit your comment now: transequality.org/news/freedom... #FreedomToFly #TransRights

The Health Consumer Alliance released An Advocate’s Guide to Access Gender-Affirming Care in CA! This guide helps advocates navigate CA's healthcare system & ensure everyone receives the care they deserve. Download: healthconsumer.org/lgbtqia-advo... #LGBTQHealth #GenderAffirmingCare #HealthEquity

Miss Major is still f*cking here—reminding us that Black trans women have always been at the forefront of our movements. This #BlackHistoryMonth, we honor & uplift Miss Major & all the Black trans leaders who have paved the way. We owe them our respect, protection, & unwavering support, always!

CHLA Pauses Gender-Affirming Care for New Patients—Here’s What You Need to Know Children’s Hospital LA (CHLA) is pausing gender-affirming care for new patients. They claim it's a “pause,” but let's be clear: a delay in care is a denial of care.

Call 866-426-2631 TODAY & demand congress to stop cuts to our health care that will strip health insurance from millions - making our costs skyrocket! This number connects you directly with your member of congress, via your zip code!

Our Director, Dannie Ceseña, is live on KPFA Radio discussing the impacts of Trump's assault on diversity for marginalized groups and their health care. Tune in: t.co/tKuZoXKQw3

Our Network Director, Dannie Ceseña, was quoted in this @calmatters.org article, highlighting the harsh reality that we are already starting to see providers deny gender-affirming care, even in California. 💔https://calmatters.org/health/2025/02/trump-executive-order-transgender-health/

This Black History Month, we honor Angela Davis' words: "Anyone who's interested in making change in the world also has to learn how to take care of herself, himself, theirselves." Her legacy reminds us that community care starts with self-care. #BlackHistoryMonth #AngelaDavis #CommunityCare

Mental health resources! @translifeline.bsky.social @trevorproject.bsky.social @lgbtnatlhelpctr.bsky.social