Impact of healthcare reform on LGBT elders

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Abstract

The purpose of this chapter was to examine the impact of healthcare reform in the USA on LGBT elders, especially the Affordable Care Ac (ACA). Attention is given to health disparities and coming out risk factors for LGBT elders, health systems challenges for LGBT elders, advantages and disadvantages of healthcare reform on LGBT elders, and future directions of healthcare reform in the USA. Where appropriate, discussion from an international perspective is included, especially Canada and the UK. It is not the intent of this chapter to endorse any point of view over the other or to be advisory about healthcare issues. The intent is to present multiple perspectives concerning the benefits and debates of healthcare reform on seniors, especially LGBT elders.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHandbook of LGBT Elders
Subtitle of host publicationAn Interdisciplinary Approach to Principles, Practices, and Policies
Pages375-389
Number of pages15
ISBN (Electronic)9783319036236
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2016

Keywords

  • Healthcare reform
  • LGBT elders' health
  • LGBT health disparities

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Social Sciences (all)
  • Medicine (all)
  • Psychology (all)

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