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 language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Handbook of LGBT Elders |
| Subtitle of host publication | An Interdisciplinary Approach to Principles, Practices, and Policies |
| Pages | 375-389 |
| Number of pages | 15 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9783319036236 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2016 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2016.
Keywords
- Healthcare reform
- LGBT elders' health
- LGBT health disparities
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Social Sciences
- General Medicine
- General Psychology