Comments: HCFANY Comments to HHS on Non-discrimination in Health Programs

Posted August 5, 2016 by Taylor Frazier

Comments: LGBT Task Force Comments on NY Medicaid coverage for Transgender New Yorkers

Posted February 2, 2015 by Amanda

We write on behalf of the LGBT Task Force of Health Care For All New York (HCFANY) and allies to offer comments on proposed rulemaking concerning Medicaid coverage of transgender-related care and services (ID No. HLT-50-14-00001-P). HCFANY is a statewide coalition of more than 170 organizations working to improve health coverage and access for all […]

Press Release: New York issues guidance to protect transgender individuals from insurance discrimination

Posted December 12, 2014 by Amanda

On December 11, 2014, New York State’s Department of Financial Services sent guidance to all commercial insurers in the state barring denials of medically necessary treatment for gender dysphoria. Gender dysphoria is a condition when a person’s identity at birth is different than who they know themselves to be on the inside. Download HCFANY’s press release in support of the […]

Webinar: Best practices for enrolling LGBT New Yorkers in NYSOH Coverage

Posted November 5, 2014 by Amanda

Best Practices for Enrolling LGBT New Yorkers in NY State of Health Coverage was presented by Finn Brigham, Director of Care Coordination at the Callen-Lorde Community Health Center in Manhattan. The presentation was part of the LGBT Task Force Webinar on Cultural Competency in Enrolling LGBT New Yorkers in Health Insurance plan on November 5, 2014. The presentation […]