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Gender-Affirming Care Now Covered | Dover News
A federal court just ruled that health insurance plans on the Marketplace can’t deny coverage for gender-affirming care, cementing it as a protected essential health benefit under the Affordable Care Act. This landmark decision, handed down August 14th, clears the way for equitable access by declaring these treatments medically necessary — ending insurer loopholes and financial barriers for transgender and nonbinary individuals. While implementation varies by state and insurer, this ruling sets a powerful precedent for inclusive healthcare, ensuring no one is denied care based on gender…
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