Texas SB1257 mandates health benefit plans to cover adverse effects and reversals of gender transition procedures.

SB1257 amends the Texas Insurance Code to require health benefit plans to cover adverse effects and reversals of gender transition procedures. This includes coverage for short- and long-term side effects, annual mental and physical health monitoring, and treatments to manage or reverse gender transition effects. The law applies to various health benefit plans, excluding self-funded health benefit plans. It takes effect September 1, 2025, and applies to plans renewed on or after January 1, 2026.

Texas SB1257 mandates health benefit plans to cover adverse effects and reversals of gender transition procedures.

SB1257 amends the Texas Insurance Code to require health benefit plans to cover adverse effects and reversals of gender transition procedures. This includes coverage for short- and long-term side effects, annual mental and physical health monitoring, and treatments to manage or reverse gender transition effects. The law applies to various health benefit plans, excluding self-funded health benefit plans. It takes effect September 1, 2025, and applies to plans renewed on or after January 1, 2026.