A renewed call to expand coverage for gender-affirming facial surgeries

Some 1.4 million adults in the U.S. identify as transgender.1 A variety of treatment options exist for individuals experiencing gender dysphoria, including psychotherapy, hormone therapy, and surgery to alter the face, chest, and/or genitalia. Though significant advances have been made in the available interventions, insurance coverage for these procedures has yet to keep pace, particularly for gender-affirming facial surgeries (GFS). The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently proposed updates to Section 1557 Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to strengthen nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQI  + patients.
Source: American Journal of Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: My Thoughts / My Surgical Practice Source Type: research