Top 10 Things Health Reform Does for Gay and Transgender Americans

[Shana A]

Top 10 Things Health Reform Does for Gay and Transgender Americans
The Affordable Care Act Is 'The Strongest Foundation' for Closing LGBT Disparities
By Kellan Baker | March 26, 2012

http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2012/03/aca_top_10_lgbt.html

The Affordable Care Act is the most significant reform of the U.S. health system since the creation of Medicare and Medicaid in the 1960s. The law's impact will be especially profound for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people, who are poorly served by many parts of our current system.

In a recent speech at the first-ever White House LGBT Health Conference, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius noted, "When this Administration took office, the health care system wasn't working for a lot of Americans. But it was especially broken for LGBT Americans. ... that wasn't right. All Americans, regardless of where they live or their age, sex, race, sexual orientation, or gender identity, have a basic right to get the care they need."

Here are the top 10 ways the Affordable Care Act benefits gay and transgender Americans.

[Jamie D]

Healthcare is not a "right" under the US Constitution.  Nor is shelter.  Nor is food.  Nor is clothing.