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HHS Partners with LGBT Organizations to Promote Open Enrollment Activities during LGBT Week of Action

Press Release

Date: Dec. 8, 2015
Issues: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Health and Health Care

With the December 15 deadline for coverage starting in January 2016 fast approaching, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced partnerships with key national organizations to support LGBT outreach and enrollment efforts during 2016 Open Enrollment. As part of LGBT Week of Action from Dec. 7 -- 11, Out2Enroll and other organizations will hold enrollment activities and provide in-person assistance across the country. Additionally, partners will leverage social media campaigns to ask their members and affiliates to sign up for an affordable health plan for 2016 through the Health Insurance Marketplace.

"This Administration has made historic progress for the LGBT community, ensuring that people cannot be denied health coverage because of their gender identity, sexual orientation, or pre-existing conditions," said HHS Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell. "We are proud to continue that progress and work with our national partners to give more LGBT Americans and their families access to quality, affordable health coverage."


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