Even though most LGBTQ people have health insurance, the survey found that many don't access health care due to experiencing stigma and discrimination from medical professionals.
Thus, one of the recommendations in the report calls for better, mandatory training of doctors and other providers on LGBTQ issues."Our research shows it is needed," said Poshi Walker, a project co-director with the mental health advocacy group CalVoices, during an online presentation held last month to discuss the survey findings.