H1188

Relative to trans-inclusive health care access

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H1188 ensures insurers and health care providers cannot reject gender-affirming care certifications unless they fail clinical.

Massachusetts H1188 amends various chapters of the General Laws to prohibit insurers, health maintenance organizations, and corporations from rejecting written verifications or certifications from health care providers for gender-affirming care. These entities can only reject such certifications if they do not meet established clinical guidelines. The bill also limits the number of required certifications for gender-affirming care to one, provided it meets the necessary standards.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Oct 14, 2025

10:30 AM

Joint Committee on Financial Services Hearing

History

May 11

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5397 (under House Rule 27)

Oct 2, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 10/14/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-1

Oct 2, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order