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Dear John,
Experiencing discrimination when seeking health care is sadly an all-too-common experience. I can think of numerous people in my life who have had serious medical concerns downplayed or dismissed or who otherwise weren’t able to get the care they needed, because of bias related to their race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, age, or disability. And this discrimination can have long-term impacts on our health, lives, and futures.
Our health care shouldn’t depend on how we look, where we live, who we love, the languages we speak, the type of care we need, or biased assumptions made about us by a health care provider. That’s why the federal Department of Health and Human Services proposed a new regulation to strengthen protections against discrimination in health care.
We have a chance right now to shape this proposed rule. If you agree that discrimination in health care is wrong, and especially if you or someone you know has faced discrimination, the Biden administration needs to hear from you.
Too many people have been denied the care they need—folks who have been turned away when seeking abortion care, including when their life is in jeopardy. Transgender and nonbinary people who have been systematically denied health insurance coverage for gender-affirming care. Black women who have had to advocate for basic care when their health and lives are at risk. People who have had their serious health concerns written off. Time and time again, people’s pain and suffering have been downplayed or people don’t get proper care because of discriminatory stereotypes the health care provider has about the patient.
Join me in demanding the administration take swift action to stop discrimination in health care. Because when it comes to our health, nothing should get in the way of receiving the care we need.
Sincerely,
Sage Carson
she/her/hers
Senior Manager of Campaigns for Reproductive Rights and Health
National Women's Law Center
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