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Biden Administration Strengthens LGBTQ+ Protections in Healthcare

Apr 27, 2024, 09:30 PM

The Biden administration has announced new federal rules to strengthen civil rights protections for LGBTQ+ individuals, specifically targeting discrimination in healthcare settings. These rules reinstate and expand upon protections that were previously curtailed under the Trump administration. The updated regulations prohibit federally funded health providers and insurers from discriminating based on sexual orientation and gender identity. This move has sparked opposition from conservative groups, who argue that the rules could compel healthcare providers to offer services that conflict with their religious beliefs.