Tennessee SB2118 amends TennCare to restrict coverage for certain medical procedures related to gender identity.
Tennessee SB2118 amends TennCare to restrict coverage for medical procedures related to gender identity. It prohibits coverage for procedures intended to enable an individual to identify with or live as a purported identity inconsistent with their sex. Exceptions exist for procedures treating congenital defects, precocious puberty, disease, or physical injury, and for procedures started before the act's effective date and completed by March 31, 2027. The act defines terms such as "congenital defect," "disease," "medical procedure," and "puberty blocker." The act takes effect July 1, 2026.
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