Getting to Zero: You Can Help End the HIV Epidemic in Illinois
Getting to Zero (GTZ) Illinois is a state-wide initiative to end the HIV epidemic in Illinois by 2030. In 2019, 42% of new HIV cases were among Black people, and 29% percent of new cases were among Latinx people according…
Howard Brown Health condemns recent attacks on transgender youth in Texas
On February 21, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued an opinion stating his belief that gender-affirming care for transgender youth constitutes child abuse under Texas law. Shortly thereafter, Texas Governor Greg Abbott sent a letter to the Department of Family…
Guide to Navigating Infertility Treatment Coverage in Illinois – 2022
On January 1, 2022, there was a change in the definition of infertility in the Illinois insurance code, under the Public Act 102-0170. What is the Public Act 102-1070? Does your insurance provide coverage for infertility treatment? What insurers and…
Take action on name change legislation: You can help advance House Bill 2542 through the Senate!
The 2022 Illinois Legislative Session has begun and we need your help to pass an important piece of legislation through the Senate. House Bill 2542, also known as the Name Change Modernization Bill, is vital for advancing health equity for…
Take Action to Protect Voter Rights!
With Martin Luther King Jr. Day approaching, one crucial way that we can uphold the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. is by advocating for policies that advance racial justice and health equity. Over the next few days, the U.S….
Build Back Better: Take Action to Advance Health Equity
In November, the U.S. House of Representatives passed their version of the Build Back Better (BBB) Act. The bill now moves to the Senate, where further adjustments may be made. Here is a summary of the major healthcare and social…
Howard Brown Health Stands in Solidarity with Ahmaud Arbery’s Family
On the heels of the Rittenhouse trial, Howard Brown Health feels a degree of relief for the McMichaels and Bryan verdicts for the murder of Ahmaud Arbery. This outcome is just the tip of the iceberg for the healing process…
Illinois Veto Session 2021 Roundup
Updates on Medical Forensic Exams, Religious Exemptions for COVID Safety, and Abortion Access in Illinois Last week, the Illinois General Assembly wrapped up a very busy Veto Session where a number of key legislative measures were passed, including SB 336….
Federal Policy Update
Last week was a very busy week on Capitol Hill as members of Congress raced the clock to address four critical and time-sensitive issues: Government Shutdown: Congress managed to avoid a government shutdown by passing stopgap funding legislation just ahead…
Five Areas Where The Biden Administration is Supporting Trans and Nonbinary People
As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to advancing the rights of LGBTQ people, President Biden signed the Executive Order (EO), Preventing and Combating Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity or Sexual Orientation on his first day in office….
Governor Pritzker Signs New Laws to Improve Health and Well-being of LGBTQ Illinoisans
Howard Brown Health commends Governor Pritzker for his signing and support of legislation that helps ensure health equity for LGBTQ Illinoisans. Here is a look at the four important bills that the Governor signed on July 27. HB 1063: HIV…
Last Week’s Supreme Court Decisions: What You Need to Know
California v. Texas The plaintiffs in this case, a group of Republican state officials, argued that the Affordable Care Act’s individual mandate was unconstitutional, and as a result, the entire ACA had to be struck down. The individual mandate of…