(Michigan News Source)—Even though the U.S. Supreme Court recently upheld Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors – setting a precedent that could pave the way for similar laws in other states – Michigan is holding its ground. Under Democratic leadership, the state remains a hub for both adult and youth gender-affirming care – and demand is growing, especially from families crossing state lines to access care outlawed elsewhere.
State Rep. Laurie Pohutsky (D-Livonia) responded to the Tennessee ruling by reassuring residents that nothing has changed in Michigan. “An important thing to remember in light of SCOTUS’ ruling on gender-affirming care for minors as well: it does not ban this care” she posted on X. “It allows states to enact laws to ban it. Michigan does not have such a law, and gender-affirming care should still be available.”
Despite legislative bans in over 20 states, Michigan law permits gender-affirming care services like hormone therapy and puberty blockers for both minors and adults. That access is underpinned by the 2023 expansion of the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (ELCRA), which added protections for LGBTQ+ residents in the state.
Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the amended law in March 2023. In response, Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) Director Anita Fox issued a bulletin affirming the agency’s commitment to upholding the updated law in the insurance and financial sectors. “DIFS will continue to protect the rights of Michigan residents regardless of their gender identity, sexual orientation, or sex,” Fox wrote.
Adults have options – and coverage.
Major providers like the University of Michigan and Henry Ford Health offer a full range of adult gender-affirming care. Services include hormone therapy, counseling, and surgeries such as mastectomies and laser hair removal. Some clinics, including U-M’s Comprehensive Gender Services Program (CGSP), offer care without even requiring referrals.
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At Last, a Company With Integrity in the Gold IRA Industry
For several years, I’ve been vetting out precious metals companies in search of the best. I believe in gold and silver but it’s hard to find integrity in the Gold IRA industry. The vast majority operate with shady tactics and gigantic spreads that take advantage of Americans who simply want to protect their life’s savings.
I’ve found a handful that I like and I’ve worked with some of them. By no means would I “unrecommend” them because, again, I vetted them out and found them to be above the fold. Unfortunately, it isn’t hard to be better than the rest when the rest are so darn awful.
After years of searching, I finally found a company that truly operates with integrity. Augusta Precious Metals has three important attributes that set them far above the competition:
- Non-Commissioned Sales Team: I cannot stress how important and unique this is. With just about every other company in the Gold IRA industry, the sales teams make commission from every account they open. This means they steer their clients toward the gold and silver products with the highest commission. With Augusta Precious Metals, the team is solely focused on putting the best gold and silver for their clients into their IRA. They get paid to serve the best interests of the Gold IRA client, NOT their own commission pay.
- Incredibly Low Fees: Most Americans would be shocked if they knew the spread other Gold IRA companies charge. Augusta charges just 5% versus up to 45% elsewhere.
- No Pressure, No Gimmicks: There’s an understanding among most in the Gold IRA industry that fear and pressure is the way to go. Augusta Precious Metals takes a sober approach when working with clients because they hold integrity in the highest possible regard. This is why they don’t offer gimmicks like “free” or “bonus” silver. It’s also why they do not apply pressure tactics to get quick sales. Their educational and transparent approach to doing business is exceedingly rare in the Gold IRA industry.