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.

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.