The California LGBTQ Health and Human Services Network
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A statewide coalition of nonprofit providers, community centers and researchers collectively advocating for policies & resources to advance LGBTQ+ health equity in California.
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Governor Newsom’s veto of SB 418 is a betrayal of California’s promise to lead on equity and justice.

This decision leaves TGI Californians vulnerable to continued discrimination and barriers to essential, often life-saving care.

Read our full statement: bit.ly/48r1XQ1
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The U.S. Senate just voted to pass the big ugly bill being championed by Congressional Republicans.

Call your representatives today! Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” rips away healthcare from millions of Americans, including LGBTQ+ older adults and people living with HIV.

Call now: (202) 224-3121
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🎉 VICTORY!
California’s 2025 budget restores over $40 MILLION for LGBTQ+ health equity. This funding protects life-saving programs for LGBTQ+ individuals, communities of color, & underserved populations across the state.

Read our full statement: bit.ly/3GmYnKZ
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This week, we met with CA leaders to reject cuts to the Office of Health Equity—programs that are lifelines for LGBTQ+ communities. These cuts are attacks on our survival. CA must invest in equity, not abandon it. Read our full statement: bit.ly/4jraq7q 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

#HealthEquity #CALeg
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🚨BREAKING: The House passed a bill with devastating Medicaid cuts—Queer & Trans Californians are at risk. We call on ALL Senators to vote NO on any budget that strips gender-affirming care from TGI people.

This is UNACCEPTABLE!
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The CA LGBTQ HHS Network released a statement in response to @governor.ca.gov budget cuts to health programs for LGBTQ+ Californians. Read more: bit.ly/4jdewjx
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The CA LGBTQ HHS Network released a statement in response to the budget cuts to health programs for LGBTQ+ Californians. Read more: bit.ly/4jdewjx
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Proposed state & federal budget cuts are putting LGBTQ+ lives at risk. From mental health to gender-affirming care, vital services are on the line—and California LGBTQ+ health advocates are demanding action.

Read our full statement: bit.ly/3GY2Bc3

#MayRevise #CAbudget
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Visiting the ER for a broken leg could cost ~$21,328 if someone loses Medi-Cal and becomes uninsured. That’s almost 10 months of rent for a 2bdr apt in LA County. House Republican budget proposal would end #MediCal for millions & drive up the housing crisis. #FightForOurHealth
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The new HHS report on gender dysphoria is misleading, politically motivated, and contradicts decades of research. Gender-affirming care is lifesaving, supported by major medical organizations, and regret rates are 1% or less.

Read our full statement: bit.ly/3RH9aBV

#ProtectTransYouth #LGBTQHealth
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Our parent org, @healthaccess.bsky.social, has selected a new Executive Director - Amanda McAllister-Wallner!

Amanda is the first official new leader for the organization in 23 years, and the first ever to have also served as Director of the CA LGBTQ+ Health and Human Services Network. 🌈
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This Dolores Huerta day we are honored to have worked with this champion for immigrants and health care justice for many years! #Health4All #FightForOurHealth
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Access to gender-affirming care saves lives—42% of trans adults have attempted suicide. CMS wants to strip this care from ACA marketplace plans. Tell CMS: Trans health care is essential! Submit your comment NOW! bit.ly/ProtectOurHe...

#HealthCareIsAHumanRight #TransRightsAreHumanRights
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You’ve heard a lot about what we’re doing to protect CA from harmful federal health policy, but that’s not all we do. Alongside @calgbtqhealth.bsky.social we’re still leading the charge on advancing state-level health policy to improve affordability, oversight, & access for ALL Californians.
Health Access California and the California LGBTQ+ HHS Network’s 2025–26 Legislative Priorities AB 280 (Aguiar-Curry) Ensuring Accurate Health Plan Provider Directories
Holds health insurers accountable for keeping their directories of providers up-to-date, so consumers can easily find care in-network. 
AB 4 (Arambula) Removing Barriers to Covered California Based on Immigration Status, Toward #Health4All
Makes it so all Californians—regardless of immigration status—can purchase health insurance themselves and move us closer to universal coverage. AB 1312 (Schiavo) The Patient Debt Prevention Act 
Requires hospitals to proactively screen patients for financial assistance, preventing more families from falling into medical debt.
AB 1415 (Bonta) Strengthening the Authority of the Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA) 
Helps slow health care spending and increase transparency of private equity health care deals. AB 1487 (Addis) Bolstering the 2TGI Wellness and Equity Fund
Expands services for transgender, gender nonconforming, and intersex individuals. 
SB 278 (Cabaldon) Improving HIV Care for Californians on Medi-Cal 
Betters care coordination to connect them to vital services while maintaining strong privacy protections.
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Transgender rights are under attack – California must lead the fight. Write a letter to Gov. Newsom & demand that CA expand protections for TGI healthcare: bit.ly/3FXYBHZ

Although two anti-trans bills were defeated this week — the fight is far from over. Read our statement: bit.ly/4jjyVUG
Tell Governor Newsom: Protect Trans Health Care in California
We need bold leadership to keep California a safe haven for trans people. Sign on to demand continued support for trans healthcare today!
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STATEMENT: Executive Director Tony Hoang in response to two Anti-Transgender Bills Defeated in Committee» eqca.org/ab-844-ab-89/
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The Network was proud to join @eqca.bsky.social for LGBTQ+ Advocacy Day in Sacramento during #TransWeekofVisibility! 💜🏳️‍⚧️ We had the privilege of meeting with legislators and their staff to champion policies that will uplift and protect all LGBTQ+ Californians. #TheGlovesAreOff #LGBTQAdvocacyDay
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The Health Consumer Alliance released An Advocate’s Guide to Access Gender-Affirming Care in CA!

This guide helps advocates navigate CA's healthcare system & ensure everyone receives the care they deserve.

Download: healthconsumer.org/lgbtqia-advo...
#LGBTQHealth #GenderAffirmingCare #HealthEquity
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Miss Major is still f*cking here—reminding us that Black trans women have always been at the forefront of our movements. This #BlackHistoryMonth, we honor & uplift Miss Major & all the Black trans leaders who have paved the way. We owe them our respect, protection, & unwavering support, always!
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Advocates are strategizing alternative access to care because TGI people will continue to exist—before, during, and after this administration!
We won’t be erased. We won’t be silent. Call out CHLA. Demand accountability.
#ProtectTransHealth #TransRightsAreHumanRights