Health Insurance Marketplace Enrollment Has Started – this time with SOGI questions!The Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) open marketplace enrollment began on November 1st and goes until January 15th. However, apply for coverage by December 15th if you want your coverage…
Long-lasting injectable PrEP like Apretude may be the key to defeating HIV and protecting our community. Cheeky titles aside, we are past due to dive into a game-changer that’s topping the world of HIV prevention: Injectable PrEP. Whether you’re part…
As Thanksgiving approaches, it’s crucial to reflect on the narratives surrounding this holiday and recognize the importance of being culturally respectful and historically correct in our celebrations. By acknowledging the historical context and the perspectives of Indigenous peoples, we can foster a more inclusive and respectful atmosphere during this season.
In March 2023, Howard Brown Health’s Center for Education, Research, and Advocacy was awarded opportunity to participate in the National Association of Community Health Center (NACHC) Health Center Innovation Incubator. Howard Brown was one of eight health centers tasked with…
When we say “intersex”, what do you think of? As Intersex Solidarity Day wrapped up yesterday, we wanted to give you a primer on intersex individuals and how you can best support them and educate yourself. Additionally, As healthcare providers,…
It’s October! It’s that time of the year when pink ribbons reign supreme, the Cubs and the Socks wind down, and breast cancer advocacy winds up. This year, we’re going beyond the binary because, “breast cancer?” I’m sorry, I’m not sure what you mean! No, it’s time to talk about “chest cancer.”
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,…