A6596 — Requires Medicaid to cover gender-affirming care regardless of federal funding; prohibits discriminatory practices by health care entities and insurers; relates to coverage for treatment for gender dysphoria

A6596 — Requires Medicaid to cover gender-affirming care regardless of federal funding; prohibits discriminatory practices by health care entities and insurers; relates to coverage for treatment for gender dysphoria · Informed CitizenryThis bill amends the social services law, public health law, executive law, and insurance law to require Medicaid and other health insurance plans to cover medically necessary gender-affirming care…Open in Informed Citizenry