Furthering Healthcare for LGBT Americans

Last week, as part of national LGBT Week of Action for Healthcare Enrollment, Secretary of Health and Human Services Sylvia Burwell, Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy Michael Botticelli, and I held a phone conference with members of the LGBT community to discuss the importance of enrolling in healthcare coverage. The open enrollment period to purchase 2017 health insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace runs through January 31st, but the deadline for coverage starting January 1st is December 15th. People who need coverage should check out their options — most HealthCare.gov consumers can gain coverage for less than $75 per month.