Tag: Health and Human Services Department (HHS)
Trump is already being sued over his plan to allow healthcare workers to discriminate
A recent rule change by the Department of Health and Human Services will be challenged in federal court by a number of organizations. The rule in question would allow healthcare providers to refuse service by citing religious or moral objections.
The rule was initially drafted in January of last year, and was finalized by the HHS early this May. It will take effect on July 22. President Trump announced the rule from the Rose Garden of the White House during...
Trump admin proposes rule that would allow healthcare providers to discriminate against trans people
The Trump administration has proposed a rule that would allow that healthcare providers to discriminate against over 1.4 million transgender adults. Over 150,000 trans teens would also be affected.
The proposed change under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) could remove transgender health protections from the Affordable Care Act. It would also give medical professionals and other healthcare providers the right to refuse to treat any transgender person for any condition if they cite their religious beliefs.
Under the...
