An Equality Florida member told us last week that his health insurer had denied coverage for an HIV medication he has taken for several years. He ultimately did get his meds, but he worried that the hurdles he faced might signal an effort by the insurance company to encourage HIV-positive clients to find another carrier.

We reached out to Florida Blue and the company acknowledged and apologized for a technical glitch that had affected 89 policyholders. It also issued this statement clarifying their policy.
 

Orange County ends domestic partnership benefits

Here's why we think that's a mistake

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​Unete a nosotros!

Equality Florida launches its first educational campaign in Spanish

Oct. 5, 2015

Contacts:
Susanna Taddei, Producer, [email protected]
Jim Harper, Media/Communications, [email protected]

Equality Florida Meets With TSA Officials; Calls for Improvement
of Transgender Security Screening Guidelines Following Orlando Incident

Meet the Interns: Gabby

(Legislative Intern/ Lobby Days Intern)

1. Tell us a little about yourself...

Meet the Interns: Ella Delva

(Legislative Intern)

1. Tell us a little about yourself...

Michael Donald Edwards of Asolo Rep will
receive ‘Voice for Equality’ award

Equality Florida honors him for his theater’s
programming and community support

SARASOTA -- Michael Donald Edwards uses musicals and plays to stir up big ideas -- as well as to create new connections among his audiences.

On August 13, 2015, Debbie and Kari Chin - along with two other married same-sex couples and Equality Florida Institute - filed a federal lawsuit challenging Florida's refusal to list both same-sex spouses on their children's birth certificates.

Watch their video and read their interview to learn more about this brave couple who are heading to court to fight for Florida's LGBT families.