今天的你.S. Supreme Court decision was a landmark victory for lesbian, 同性恋, 双性恋, transgender and queer (同性恋群体) Americans, ensuring that a person cannot be discriminated against in the workplace on the basis of their gender identity or sexual orientation. Protecting people from discrimination, including people who are 同性恋 or transgender, is about protecting health. We believe fair treatment of 同性恋群体 people is foundational to our core value of equity, and is essential to supporting the overall health of 同性恋群体 people and their families. We applaud the people and organizations whose work helped lead to today's historic decision.  

But our work is not done. While we celebrate this victory, LQBTQ Americans continue to face unfair, unjust and avoidable challenges when it comes to having what is needed to be healthy.  

Last Friday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) finalized a rule under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that strips gender identity, sex stereotyping and language access protections in health care coverage and services. HHS’ rule risks keeping needed health care services out of reach for 同性恋群体 people, who already face many barriers to their health, including: access to care, postponing medical care when sick due to discrimination, 拒绝照顾, harassment and violence. 同性恋群体 people of color face even more barriers.

We know protections such as these are vital to advance health and health equity in Colorado communities, including our 同性恋群体 family, friends and neighbors. And we know we must be vigilant in our fight to ensure all Coloradans have what they need to live healthy lives.

To learn more about the Supreme Court decision, attend a webinar tonight, hosted by One Colorado.

Read our comment letter on HHS’ rule on Section 1557.