Equal Junction

In a nutshell, there is not much on the surface for the LGBT community from the Healthcare Reform that was passed. According to the Advocate, “the only related LGBT-specific provision in the current legislation deal with costs accrued by AIDS Drug Assistance Programs when providing prescription drugs to patients. The measure prevents Medicare patients with HIV/AIDS who receive prescription medication assistance from being subject to other prescription drug costs.” However, according to Rep. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) with this passing, it does open doors for future provisions to benefit LGBT’s in healthcare. Read MORE

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