H1252
An Act relative to gender identity in insurance
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Bill overview
This bill addresses gender identity coverage within health insurance plans in Massachusetts. It requires insurers to cover medically necessary transition-related care for transgender individuals, including hormone therapy, surgery, and mental health services. The bill also aims to ensure that insurance plans do not discriminate against transgender individuals based on their gender identity. It seeks to expand access to affirming healthcare for this population.
Key provisions
- Requires insurers to cover medically necessary transition-related care.
- Prohibits discrimination based on gender identity in insurance coverage.
- Expands coverage to include mental health services related to gender transition.
- Addresses coverage for hormone therapy.
- Includes coverage for gender-affirming surgeries.
Who is affected
- Transgender individuals
- Health insurance companies
- Patients in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Expands existing insurance coverage to include gender-affirming care.
- Creates a legal framework to protect transgender individuals from discrimination in healthcare.
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Primary sponsor
Jay D. Livingstone
Cosponsors
Jay D. Livingstone
Samantha Montaño
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Bill H.1252 194th (Current)
An Act relative to gender identity in insurance
By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1252) of Jay D. Livingstone relative to gender identity in insurance. Financial Services.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Jay D. Livingstone
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.1252
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Financial Services |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 4/21/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5336 |
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