Resources for LGBTQ+ Patients

Produced by the HRC Foundation

Below are links to resource pages that may be of interest to LGBTQ+ patients.

Know Your Healthcare Rights
It is especially important for members of the LGBTQ+ community to take steps to ensure they know about and protect their rights to receive the best care possible.

What To Do If You Experience Discrimination
The LGBTQ+ community is more likely to experience discrimination in healthcare settings than our non-LGBTQ+ counterparts – learn about steps you can take if you aren’t treated fairly.

Protecting Your Visitation & Decision-Making Rights
It is especially important for the LGBTQ+ community to take steps to ensure that the people we choose may visit us and make medical decisions on our behalf in times of emergency.

Affordable Care Act Resources
The LGBTQ+ community is less likely to have health insurance than our non-LGBTQ+ counterparts – learn about your coverage options through the Affordable Care Act.

Find an LGBTQ-Friendly Healthcare Provider
GLMA– Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality partnered with the Tegan and Sara Foundation, the nonprofit started by award-winning musicians Tegan and Sara, to launch the brand-new LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory with key support and collaboration from global health service company, Cigna.

Coming Out to Your Doctor
One of the keys to good healthcare is being open with your healthcare provider.

Resources for Autistic Trans Patients
This guide will help our trans and autistic community members know better what to expect when going to doctors or hospitals, understand rights and responsibilities, and strategize for safety planning, effective communication, accommodations, and more.

OutCare Patient & Community Member Resources
OutCare’s extensive patient and community resources are specifically designed to empower LGBTQ+ individuals to access affirming healthcare, connect with valuable resources, and find support. OutCare has resources for seeking LGBTQ+ affirming providers, a mentor, community health services, networking opportunities, support groups, prescription savings, and more.


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