New York City has been a refuge for LGBTQIA+ individuals seeking safety and acceptance. The city’s reputation stems from strong policies and community institutions that provide essential care and protections. Recent legislation, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, endangers these foundations by cutting Medicaid, eliminating ACA subsidies, and banning gender-affirming care coverage, jeopardizing the livelihoods and health of over 569,000 LGBTQIA+ inhabitants. The loss of support systems threatens the well-being of a vulnerable population, making it critical for the city to maintain its status as a sanctuary.
New York serves as a sanctuary for LGBTQIA+ people, drawn by the promise of safety, dignity, and a supportive community that fosters creativity and possibility.
Community institutions in New York, such as the Hetrick-Martin Institute and Callen-Lorde, have provided essential affirming care, housing, and healing for LGBTQIA+ individuals.
The recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act threatens to dismantle vital support systems for LGBTQIA+ New Yorkers by implementing cuts to Medicaid and ACA subsidies.
Over 1.5 million state residents are expected to lose health insurance under the OBBBA, significantly affecting the LGBTQIA+ community in New York, which numbers 569,000.
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