An Act relative to gender-affirming hair removal treatment

This bill requires health insurance plans in Massachusetts to cover gender-affirming hair removal procedures, such as laser hair removal and electrolysis, for two-spirit, transgender, nonbinary, intersex, and other gender-diverse individuals. The law mandates that these treatments be covered when prescribed by a treating provider as medically necessary for affirming a person's gender identity. Insurance carriers are prohibited from classifying these procedures as cosmetic if they are part of a gender-affirming medical treatment plan. Additionally, the bill ensures that these benefits are not subject to higher deductibles, copayments, or out-of-pocket limits compared to other covered services.