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MA S681
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joanne Comerford
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AI Summary
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Prohibits health insurers, HMOs, MassHealth, and the state employee Group Insurance Commission from rejecting provider certifications for gender-affirming care unless they clearly fail to meet established clinical guidelines
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Limits insurers to requiring only one written verification or certification that care is needed for treatment of gender dysphoria
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Applies uniformly across multiple insurance types: commercial insurers (Chapter 175), Blue Cross Blue Shield plans (Chapters 176A and 176B), HMOs (Chapter 176G), MassHealth (Chapter 118E), and state employee insurance (Chapter 32A)
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Defines "qualified mental health care professional" as one meeting minimum credentials and standards developed by the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH)
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Similar legislation was filed in the 2023-2024 session as Senate No. 596
Legislative Description
Relative to trans-inclusive health care access
Last Action
Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
2/6/2026