Synopsis
This brief explains how the Affordable Care Act will benefit LGBT Americans, particularly through better data collection, stronger nondiscrimination policies, a new essential health benefits standard and other insurance reforms, and coverage expansions.
“Research has shown that same-sex couples and their children are more likely to lack health, insurance compared to families headed by heterosexual couples.”
This brief explains how the Affordable Care Act will benefit LGBT Americans, particularly through better
data collection, stronger nondiscrimination policies, a new essential health benefits standard and other
insurance reforms, and coverage expansions. It also makes policy suggestions for health centers to better serve LGBT people.
