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Meeting the Health and Social Needs of LGBTQ+ Older Adults Through Medicaid
Phan M, Graham C, Moffett M, Flatt, J
California Health Care Foundation
California Health Care Foundation
- A long history of discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community within health care, social supports, employment, the housing sector, and other systems has led to unmet health and social needs that result in health disparities for these populations when compared with cisgender, heterosexual individuals.
- States, managed care plans, and providers are implementing strategies to improve access to culturally responsive care through anti-discrimination legislation, partnering with inclusive organizations, and delivering provider trainings.
- This brief explores opportunities to better support LGBTQ+ older adults through Medicaid. It also includes unique considerations for California partners to support this population through CalAIM, the state’s Medicaid transformation initiative.
Phan M, Graham C, Moffett M, Flatt, J. Meeting the Health and Social Needs of LGBTQ+ Older Adults Through Medicaid. California Health Care Foundation. 2023. Available online.