An Act relative to trans-inclusive health care access

This bill, HD 1500, requires health insurance providers, health care plans, and related entities to accept a single written verification from a health care provider for gender-affirming care. It prohibits them from rejecting such verification unless it clearly fails to meet established clinical guidelines, and prevents them from demanding more than one verification for treatment of gender dysphoria. The bill defines "qualified mental health care professional" using standards from the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH). It directly affects transgender individuals seeking health coverage for gender-affirming care and the insurers/health plans that process those requests. The policy change removes bureaucratic barriers to accessing medically necessary care.