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  2. Social Security Administration - Wikipedia

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    Today, they still are, though a portion of each railroad pension is designated as "equivalent" to Social Security. Railroad workers also participate in Medicare. All state and local government employees hired since 1986, or who are covered by Section 218 Agreements, participate in Medicare even if not covered for purposes of Social Security ...

  3. Transgender rights in the United States - Wikipedia

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    As of January 2024, seven states limit access to gender-affirming care for adults without banning it, such as allowing private health plans, Medicaid, and correctional facilities to exclude all coverage for gender-affirming care, prohibiting the use of federal funds for gender-affirming care or requiring special informed consent practices. [334]

  4. Los Angeles International Airport - Wikipedia

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    Hangar No. 1 was the first structure at LAX, built in 1929 and restored in 1990. It remains in use. [13]In 1926, the Los Angeles City Council and the Chamber of Commerce recognized the need for the city to have its own airport to tap into the fledgling, but quickly growing, aviation industry.

  5. LGBTQ rights in the United States - Wikipedia

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    Section 109 of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974; Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; Architectural Barriers Act of 1968; Age Discrimination Act of 1975; Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972; Among the landmark civil cases on gay rights in housing is Braschi v Stahl Associates Co. In ...

  6. Transgender legal history in the United States - Wikipedia

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    In 1975 Minneapolis became the first city in the United States to pass trans-inclusive civil rights protection legislation. [4] In 1977 Renée Richards, a transsexual woman, was granted entry to the U.S. Open (in tennis) after a ruling in her favor by the New York Supreme Court. This was considered a landmark decision in favor of transgender ...

  7. Supplemental Security Income - Wikipedia

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    In most states, SSI eligibility usually assures concurrent access to important medical coverage under the various state Medicaid programs and sometimes access to Section 8 housing benefits. In some states, supplemental payments are made by the state, increasing the cash assistance available through SSI.

  8. Contemporary Native American issues in the United States

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    With the two services, tribes have greater flexibility in health care availability. Tribes have direct access to IHS funds, which can be administered via contracts and other arrangements made with providers. However, it alters trust relationships. [113] The Affordable Care Act provides an opportunity for uninsured adults to gain Medicaid coverage.