DMHC: Insurers Cannot Deny Care to Transgender Patients
The California Department of Managed Health Care this week issued guidance reminding health plans that discrimination against transgender individuals violates anti-discrimination laws. DMHC urged insurers to review health plan documents -- including coverage limitations based on gender -- to ensure they are in compliance with the laws.
- "State Health Agency Directs Insurers To Stop Discriminating Against Transgender People" (Aliferis, "State of Health," KQED, 4/10).