Recently the Supreme Court issued a ruling in the case of 303 Creative v. Elenis, in which the Court was asked whether a website designer could refuse services for LGBTQ+ people based on religious liberty and freedom of speech. The…
There were several important LGBTQ+ health equity and healthcare funding bills that Howard Brown and our community advocated for that passed during the 2023 Illinois General Assembly Legislative Session! While there where many legislative wins this session, there is still…
Recently, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) announced that it will be temporarily extending pandemic flexibilities for the prescription of controlled substances, including testosterone, via telehealth. Howard Brown Health commends the DEA for understanding the importance of telehealth in expanding access…
Prior authorization (PA) for treatment of Hepatitis C virus (HCV) creates unnecessary burdens for providers and patients that lead to delayed access to care and worsened health outcomes. Given the high cost of HCV treatment, PA requirements in state Medicaid…
What is the new Title IX Proposed Rule? The Department of Education has released a proposed rule that will require and enforce protections for trans, non-binary, and intersex student athletes under Title IX. The Department of Education makes it clear…
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress required that states keep Medicaid recipients continuously enrolled through the end of the public health emergency. Due to the economic downturn from the pandemic and this provision that prohibited states from disenrolling people from coverage,…
As we recognize all of our wonderful volunteers this week, we sat down to speak the volunteer that has the most logged hours working with Howard Brown: Bruce P. Bruce has been volunteering with us since the mid-90s and has…
As we recognize all of our wonderful volunteers this week, we sat down to speak with three of our most active volunteers: Jerry, Lex, and Potter. Check out our conversations with them below! If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer…
Dear Friends, I am elated to celebrate our volunteers for this year’s Global Volunteer Month and Volunteer Appreciation Week (Celebrated Annually in April). As an organization founded by 4 volunteers, we are grateful for everyone who continues to support our…
Transgender Day of Visibility takes place each year on March 31st to celebrate transgender and non-binary (TNB) people and to take action against discrimination and transphobia. This year, it is more important than ever to use your voice and stand…
Recently Tennessee enacted the nation’s first “Drag Ban,” prohibiting all drag performances in public or in the presence of minors. Anyone who violates the drag ban could face misdemeanor charges punishable by a fine of $2,500 and/or up to a…
In July 2021, the Chicago City Council passed the Empowering Communities for Public Safety (ECPS) ordinance, which created a new model for police oversight, accountability, and public safety. The ECPS ordinance created District Councils to be comprised of several dozen…