Positively Trans
Positively Trans (T+) is a constituent-led project grounded in the principle that we are all capable of forming our own network, telling our own stories, and developing our own advocacy strategies in response to inequities, stigma, and discrimination over punitive laws and lack of legal protections in our local communities. By partnering with a National Advisory Board of community leaders, T+ seeks to mobilize and promote resilience of trans people most impacted by or living with HIV/AIDS, particularly trans women of color, through research, policy advocacy, legal advocacy, and leadership strengthening.
Affordable Care Act Fact Sheet
What the Section 1557 regulations banning discrimination based on gender identity mean for you
The federal department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Civil Rights has issued final regulations on Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act. The rule makes clear that health care discrimination against LGBT people—particularly transgender and gender non-conforming people—is unlawful under existing federal law. Our guide explains the key parts of the rule, including scope, effective dates, and how to take action if you’ve experienced discrimination.
Transgender Health Benefits in California
How to Appeal Your Health Care Denial
Our guide was created to help people understand the procedural steps one should consider to appeal a health care denial for health care plans that are managed by the California Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC), the California Department of Insurance (CDI) or Medi-Cal.
This handout does not provide the substantive points you should include as part of your appeal. For assistance regarding what documents should be included or for tips negotiating for health care with your employer, see our publication Negotiating for Inclusive Health Insurance Coverage.
Transgender Health Benefits in California
Negotiating for Inclusive Health Insurance Coverage
While the behavior of medical professionals may be out of your control, you can change the way your insurance carrier treats your transgender employees. Our guide gives you the information you need to clear each hurdle on your way to achieving equitable health benefits.
Health Care Reform Q & A: Transgender Californians
I’m a transgender person living in California. What do I need to know about Health Care Reform?
FAQ: California’s Ban on Transgender Exclusions in Health Insurance
Frequently Asked Questions about the California Department of Managed Health Care Director’s Letter on Transgender Exclusions
MediCal Fact Sheet
An information and resource publication about Medi-Cal and Gender Reassignment Procedures by Transgender Law Center and The Community Health Advocacy Project
Transgender Health and the Law
A fact sheet on identifying and fighting health care discrimination.
- [En Español] La Salud De Personas Transgénero y La Ley (Guía completa »)
Como Identificar y Combatir la Discriminación en la Atención Médica.
10 Tips for Working with Transgender Patients
Our brochure is a great resource for health care providers to begin thinking about how to best provide care. We recommend health care providers contact us for trainings and more resources.
TransLine/ Project H.E.A.L.T.H
TransLine/ Project H.E.A.L.T.H hosts a national online transgender medical consultation service that offers health care providers up-to-date transgender clinical information and individualized case consultation across a broad range of clinical transgender issues. TransLine is staffed by expert medical providers from LGBT clinics from around the nation who can help you provide the best possible care to your transgender patients.
How to Start a Transgender Clinic
A step by step guide for health care providers and community organizers. This printable PDF will guide you though the structure of setting up a transgender clinic
Organizing for Transgender Health Care
A Guide for Community Clinic Organizing and Advocacy
Our guide will give you the tools you need to advocate with the goal of ensuring your local community has competent, quality care available for transgender patients.
Transgender Health Benefits in California
Negotiating for Inclusive Health Insurance Coverage
While the behavior of medical professionals may be out of your control, you can change the way your insurance carrier treats your transgender employees. Our guide gives you the information you need to clear each hurdle on your way to achieving equitable health benefits.
With the support of Elton John AIDS Foundation, TLC launched T+ as a response to the structural inequalities that drive the high rate of HIV/AIDS and poor health outcomes. By partnering with a National Advisory Board of community leaders, T+ seeks to mobilize and promote resilience of trans people most impacted by or living with HIV/AIDS, particularly trans women of color, through research, policy advocacy, legal advocacy, and leadership strengthening.
For more information, please see the Positively Trans (T+) program page
Find Resources By Issue Area:
- New HHS Religious Refusals Rule an Attack on Trans Communities May 2, 2019
- Are you #ACApositive? April 30, 2018
- Trans people living with HIV take back health care debate with #ACApositive April 30, 2018
- Health care discrimination because you’re trans? Share your story February 6, 2018