Establishes a gender affirming care fund and program to provide support and increase access to gender affirming care including medical and surgical care and therapies, equipment and supplies and mental health treatment.
Impact
The bill modifies existing public health and state finance laws to formalize a program for funding gender affirming care. This legislation will create a dedicated fund, which will be used to support gender affirming care initiatives within the state. The funds will be allocated to healthcare providers and organizations that facilitate access to such care, addressing the needs of individuals lacking insurance or struggling to afford necessary services. The law intends to expand a network of care that is crucial for individuals navigating gender transition and affirmation processes.
Summary
Bill A08841 proposes the establishment of a gender affirming care fund and program aimed at increasing access to gender affirming healthcare services, including medical, surgical, and psychological care for individuals of diverse gender identities. The legislation seeks to ensure that healthcare providers and non-profit organizations offering gender affirming care can receive financial support irrespective of patients' insurance status or if they have a diagnosed medical necessity for such care. This initiative is part of New York's broader commitment to enhancing healthcare access for gender expansive individuals, ensuring their rights and health needs are met.
Contention
Some points of contention around Bill A08841 may arise from varying opinions on funding for gender affirming care. Advocates argue that the legislation is essential for promoting equitable access to healthcare for marginalized communities. However, opponents may raise concerns about the implications of state-funded medical procedures and the prioritization of gender affirming resources over other healthcare needs. Discussions around this bill could highlight broader societal debates about gender identity and the role of government in healthcare provision, contributing to a diverse public discourse on these complex issues.
Same As
Establishes a gender affirming care fund and program to provide support and increase access to gender affirming care including medical and surgical care and therapies, equipment and supplies and mental health treatment.
Relates to consideration of gender-affirming health care or gender-affirming mental health care in child custody cases for purposes of jurisdiction, forum and enforcement of custody orders.
Relates to consideration of gender-affirming health care or gender-affirming mental health care in child custody cases for purposes of jurisdiction, forum and enforcement of custody orders.
Prohibits consideration of a law of another state that authorizes a child to be removed from their parent or guardian based on the parent or guardian allowing their child to receive gender-affirming care in custody cases; prohibits law enforcement agencies from cooperating with or providing information to any individual or out-of-state agency or department regarding the provision of lawful gender-affirming care performed in this state; prohibits the issuance of a subpoena in connection with certain out-of-state proceedings relating to seeking health or related information about people who come to New York to receive gender-affirming care; prohibits the arrest of a person for performing or aiding in the lawful performance of gender-affirming care within this state; relates to the extradition of gender-affirming care providers; relates to licensure of health care providers; prohibits insurance providers from taking adverse action against a health care provider who provides gender-affirming care.
Prohibits consideration of a law of another state that authorizes a child to be removed from their parent or guardian based on the parent or guardian allowing their child to receive gender-affirming care in custody cases; prohibits law enforcement agencies from cooperating with or providing information to any individual or out-of-state agency or department regarding the provision of lawful gender-affirming care performed in this state; prohibits the issuance of a subpoena in connection with certain out-of-state proceedings relating to seeking health or related information about people who come to New York to receive gender-affirming care; prohibits the arrest of a person for performing or aiding in the lawful performance of gender-affirming care within this state; relates to the extradition of gender-affirming care providers; relates to licensure of health care providers; prohibits insurance providers from taking adverse action against a health care provider who provides gender-affirming care.
Provides an exception from professional misconduct for the performance, recommendation, or provision of any reproductive health services or gender-affirming care by a health care practitioner performing in the scope of their duties.
Provides an exception from professional misconduct for the performance, recommendation, or provision of any reproductive health services or gender-affirming care by a health care practitioner performing in the scope of their duties.
Establishes a maternity care coordination program to provide community maternity care providers with training and support with respect to the unique needs of pregnant and postpartum veterans including veteran reproductive mental health care.