Resources for members of the LGBTQ+ Community
It’s more important than ever that we share resources with our community. Below is a list of helpful links!
General resources statewide and by county: https://lgbtq.wa.gov/resources/county/Statewide
Information on patient rights for gender-affirming care: Gender-affirming medical coverage rights | Washington state Office of the Insurance Commissioner
Information on how to file an appeal if denied care, including form letters: Common reasons for a denial and examples of appeal letters | Washington state Office of the Insurance Commissioner
Immigration-related resources can be found below, including the Rapid Response Hub developed by the Commission on Hispanic Affairs:
- Rapid Response Hub: https://www.cha.wa.gov/rapid-response-hub
- Civil Immigration Enforcement in Washington: https://www.atg.wa.gov/know-your-rights-civil-immigration-enforcement-washington
- Immigration resources from the Attorney Generals Office (scroll to bottom): https://www.atg.wa.gov/publications-reports
Information from the Attorney General’s Office on Gender Affirming Care: Know Your Rights: Gender Affirming Care