Biden Administration Reinforces LGBTQ+ Healthcare Protections Under ACA

The recent rule change expands and restores anti-discrimination measures in healthcare, reversing previous administration's restrictions.

The Biden administration's update to Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act strengthens protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
This rule change counters prior setbacks by reinstating and enhancing protections for transgender and nonbinary individuals in healthcare settings.
Advocacy groups and lawmakers have praised the move, recognizing it as a significant step toward health equity for LGBTQ+ Americans.
The rule also includes provisions for people with disabilities and those with limited English proficiency, ensuring broader healthcare access.
Despite new protections, potential exemptions for religious groups have been adjusted, though not as extensively as some had anticipated.