Minnesota legislation would require insurance to cover gender affirming care

Minnesota legislation would require insurance to cover gender affirming care

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(ABC 6 News) – The Minnesota House Commerce, Finance and Policy committee is currently reviewing legislation that would require insurance providers to cover gender-affirming care.

The bill would not allow policies excluding gender affirmation coverage to be sold in Minnesota.

Care would include treatments to help restore or maintain a person’s health, as well as prevent deterioration.