Navigating medical systems

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Around 3 in 10 LGBTQ+ Americans found it difficult to access the medical care they needed due to cost. This includes more than half of transgender Americans.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has had negative impacts on mental health for LGBTQ+ Americans. Two thirds of LGBTQ+ Americans feel anxious about contracting COVID-19.
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Transgender individuals faced unique challenges when trying to access healthcare. 1 in 3 had to teach their doctor about their community in order to get the care they needed.
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43% of transgender people were denied health insurance coverage for gender affirming surgery. 38% were denied hormone therapy for their transition by their insurance company.