The Issues: Access to Affirming Healthcare
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At CUNTS-PAC, we believe that every individual deserves access to quality, affordable healthcare, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Unfortunately, many LGBTQIA+ individuals face significant barriers to healthcare, including lack of access to culturally competent providers, high costs, and discriminatory policies.
The Challenges Faced by LGBTQIA+ Individuals
LGBTQIA+ individuals face numerous challenges in accessing healthcare, including:
- Lack of access to culturally competent providers
- High costs and lack of insurance coverage
- Discriminatory policies and practices
- Limited access to specialized care, such as hormone therapy and gender confirmation surgeries
Our Vision for Healthcare Access
We envision a world where every LGBTQIA+ individual has access to quality, affordable healthcare, without fear of discrimination or marginalization. To achieve this, we advocate for:
- Increased access to culturally competent providers
- Improved insurance coverage and reduced costs
- Elimination of discriminatory policies and practices
- Increased access to specialized care, such as hormone therapy and gender confirmation surgeries
What We're Fighting For
We're fighting for a world where:
- LGBTQIA+ individuals can access quality, affordable healthcare without fear of discrimination or marginalization.
- LGBTQIA+ individuals have access to culturally competent providers who understand their unique needs.
- LGBTQIA+ individuals can access specialized care, such as hormone therapy and gender confirmation surgeries.