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Md. Trans Health Equity Act takes effect

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A law that requires Maryland’s Medicaid program to cover gender-affirming treatments took effect Jan. 1. Democratic Gov. Wes Moore on May 3, 2023, signed the Trans Health Equity Act.

The Maryland Medicaid Administration’s website notes the law covers the following: Hormone therapy and lab testing Voice surgery, therapy and lessons Hair removal and transplants  Fertility preservation services ​Facial surgery  Top surgery Gender affirming surgery Preventative care after transition Revision or reversal of prior gender-affirming procedures “Maryland Medicaid covers medically needed care that upholds the safety, dignity and respect of transgender and gender expansive people,” says the Maryland Medicaid Administration.

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