Policy Briefs
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The initial findings report, published in March 2024, of the results of the Maryland Trans Survey - a community-based research project conducted by Trans Maryland and the Queer/Trans Collective for Research on Equity and Wellness.
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This brief contains data on experiences of social support among trans communities from the Maryland Trans Survey. This brief also discusses research implications for social support and bereavement resources, policies, and practices so that advocates, policymakers, and community organizations can better understand and address the current needs of trans people in Maryland.
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This brief contains information from the Maryland Trans Survey related to name and gender on identity documents to help advocates, policymakers, and community-serving entities better understand and support the current needs of trans people in Maryland.
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This brief contains information regarding experiences with police and emergency response systems from the Maryland Trans Survey for advocates, policymakers, and community-serving entities to better understand and support the current needs of trans people in Maryland.
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Note: This brief was written and published in 2023, but has been verified by our policy team to still be accurate.
This brief outlines Medicare coverage policies for gender-affirming care and the difficulties patients encounter in accessing it.