Health Care | Transition-Related Care | Massachusetts
You are protected from discrimination in accessing healthcare.
Health insurance plans cannot categorically exclude treatment for gender dysphoria.
The June 12, 2020 HHS ruling regarding Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act does not supersede state laws. MA non-discrimination laws will continue to protect access to public accommodations for trans and gender non-conforming people. The Section 1557 rule will not affect MA state laws. Click here for MassHealth’s gender affirming surgery guidelines.
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