@calgbtqhealth.bsky.social
A statewide coalition of nonprofit providers, community centers and researchers collectively advocating for policies & resources to advance LGBTQ+ health equity in California.
"It is essential to fight back against ableism and other discriminatory structures that continue to degrade reproductive freedom and bodily autonomy for all people, including disabled people." Piece by @caseydoherty.bsky.social and I. www.americanprogress.org/article/disa...
29.10.2025 00:30 — 👍 42 🔁 15 💬 1 📌 0
LGBTQ+ people are one of the fastest-growing and influential voter blocs in the country — and when we fight, we win. To save our democracy and ensure fair representation for all, it's imperative our community show up to the ballot box and Vote YES on Prop 50. #YesOnCA50
30.10.2025 16:09 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Hospitals are shutting down Gender-Affirming Care out of fear, not facts.
GAC is an Essential Health Benefit protected under CA’s Trans Inclusive Care Act (SB 923).
Refusing care = violating rights.
TGI people deserve affirming, consistent, lifesaving care.
Find resources: https://bit.ly/4hSG9j3
The LGBTQ+ community has proven time and again that our votes can make the difference in whether an issue or candidate proves successful on election night. Stand in that power, and vote YES on Prop 50 in the November 4 Special Election to ensure fair representation for all people! #YesOnCA50
28.10.2025 20:04 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A two frame scooby doo meme. the top frame shows a masked monster with the text "Trump's big beautiful bill" over it. The bottom frame shows the monster's face without his mask beneath the text "H.R. 1" while Fred holds it smugly.
A two frame scooby doo meme. the top frame shows a masked monster with the text "skyrocketing health care premiums" over it. The bottom frame shows the monster's face without his mask beneath the text "H.R. 1" while Fred holds it smugly.
A two frame scooby doo meme. the top frame shows a masked monster with the text "Attacks on Gender Affirming Care" over it. The bottom frame shows the monster's face without his mask beneath the text "H.R. 1" while Fred holds it smugly.
A two frame scooby doo meme. the top frame shows a masked monster with the text "De facto repeal of the ACA" over it. The bottom frame shows the monster's face without his mask beneath the text "H.R. 1" while Fred holds it smugly.
You might have heard of Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” but have you heard of H.R. 1?
👻 Jump scare: they're the same. 😱
No matter what you call it, the impacts of this scary bad health policy will horrify you equally.
👹 Beware of the H.R. 1 monster and its many masks!
Local Structural Stigma and Alcohol-Related Inequities in Sexual and Gender Minority Populations: A Conceptual Framework (just accepted in @jsadjournal.bsky.social)
@stinamair.bsky.social @tamar-antin.bsky.social @prc-rc-1.bsky.social @calgbtqhealth.bsky.social
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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
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
🎉 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
"Now is the time for @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social to prove his allyship in supporting a budget that reflects funding for LGBTQ+ resources & community centers to improve our lives, not only thru this budget cycle but for years to come," said @calgbtqhealth.bsky.social 's Ariela Cuellar.
24.06.2025 21:51 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Use our tool linked below to contact your senator now. Urge them to vote NO on this bill.
Tell your Senator today: Protect Our Healthcare! Protect Trans People! (4/4)
action.transequality.org/a/stopmedica...
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
Push the Senate to oppose Medicaid cuts for GAC!!! action.transequality.org/a/stopmedica...
22.05.2025 18:12 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
🚨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!
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
20.05.2025 22:40 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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
20.05.2025 22:39 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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
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
13.05.2025 16:49 — 👍 6 🔁 7 💬 0 📌 0
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
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. 🌈
This Dolores Huerta day we are honored to have worked with this champion for immigrants and health care justice for many years! #Health4All #FightForOurHealth
10.04.2025 19:09 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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
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.
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.
19.03.2025 16:44 — 👍 5 🔁 4 💬 2 📌 0
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
STATEMENT: Executive Director Tony Hoang in response to two Anti-Transgender Bills Defeated in Committee» eqca.org/ab-844-ab-89/
01.04.2025 20:07 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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
27.03.2025 20:43 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
The federal gov is threatening trans passport access! We need thousands of comments to stop this attack. Submit your comment now: transequality.org/news/freedom... #FreedomToFly #TransRights
14.03.2025 16:34 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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
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!
28.02.2025 22:47 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
