This issue brief outlines how various federal programs—such as Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, Older Americans Act programs, and more—have historically supported LGBTQ+ older adults. It also describes ways in which agencies and advocates can improve data collection, service delivery, and cultural responsiveness to better meet the needs of LGBTQ+ older adults.
In this comprehensive webinar, experts from Justice in Aging, SAGE, and Lambda Legal discuss recent Supreme Court decisions, rollbacks of LGBTQ rights, changes to Medicare, and Medicaid, and ongoing advocacy efforts.
Medicaid is a lifeline for over 1.2 million LGBTQ+ older adults who need home-based care, are not yet Medicare eligible, or who need assistance paying Medicare premiums.
