H 1188
An Act relative to trans-inclusive health care access
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to expand healthcare coverage to include gender-affirming care for transgender individuals in Massachusetts. It aims to ensure that transgender people have access to necessary medical treatments and services as part of their standard health insurance plans. The bill addresses potential gaps in current coverage and promotes equitable access to healthcare for this population. It builds upon previous efforts to improve transgender healthcare access within the state.
Key provisions
- Requires health insurance plans to cover gender-affirming care.
- Expands coverage to include a broader range of gender-affirming services.
- Ensures access to medications used in gender-affirming care.
- Addresses potential barriers to accessing care for transgender individuals.
- Promotes inclusive healthcare practices.
Who is affected
- Transgender individuals
- Healthcare providers
- Health insurance companies
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- This bill would likely expand existing healthcare coverage policies to specifically include gender-affirming care.
- It may require insurance companies to update their policies and procedures to accommodate transgender patients.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Natalie M. Higgins
Cosponsors
Adrianne Pusateri Ramos
Christine P. Barber
Danillo A. Sena
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Bill H.1188 194th (Current)
An Act relative to trans-inclusive health care access
By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1188) of Natalie M. Higgins, Christine P. Barber and others relative to healthcare coverage for certain gender affirming care. Financial Services.
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Bill Information
Presenters: Natalie M. Higgins , Christine P. Barber
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.1188
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Financial Services |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/2/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/14/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order |
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