End the Title X gag rule, #CareCan'tWait, and stopping discrimination in health care: Your civic action to-do list for 5-10-21
3. The Title X gag rule prohibits providers from discussing abortion among patients' reproductive health options. Reversing the gag rule is critical to ensuring affordable access to care and advancing reproductive freedom.
In a nutshell: Tomorrow night, JWI will be hosting Rescinding the Title X Gag Rule: Q&A + Action to discuss the Biden administration's proposed changes to the Title X program and how you can support reproductive health care access.
Take action: Sign up here for our interactive briefing on Tuesday, May 11, at 8:00 p.m. ET. Come with questions and ready to take action!
2. Mothers and caregivers deserve more than a single day of celebration. Women need access to affordable child care, paid family and medical leave, and economic security.
In a nutshell: The Biden administration's new American Families Plan provides direct support to women and families by investing in child care, creating a national paid family and medical leave program, and extending tax cuts and health insurance tax credits for low- and middle-income workers and families.
Take action: Tell your members of Congress to support women and families through the American Families Plan!
1. Sex discrimination has no place in health care. The Department of Health and Human Services announced today that it would enforce federal policy to protect LGBTQ people from discrimination in health care based on gender identity and sexual orientation.
In a nutshell: The Biden administration affirmed that laws prohibiting doctors, hospitals, insurers, and medical providers from discriminating against patients also protect LGBT people, departing from the previous administration's policy.
Take action: Learn more about the Affordable Care Act's nondiscrimination protections here.