Bill > A08841

This bill establishes a Gender Affirming Care Fund and Program in New York State to support and increase access to comprehensive gender-affirming healthcare services for gender expansive individuals (those whose gender identity differs from their sex assigned at birth). The program will distribute funds to healthcare providers and organizations that offer a wide range of services, including medical and surgical interventions, hormone therapies, mental health treatment, voice care, surgical recovery support, and other gender-affirming treatments. The fund aims to address several key goals: increasing healthcare provider capacity, funding uncompensated care for individuals who lack insurance or financial resources, and providing practical support for those seeking gender-affirming care. Importantly, the bill mandates strict confidentiality protections, prohibiting providers from sharing individual patient identifying information. Funds can only be used for treatments performed in New York State, and the program will be overseen by the state's Department of Health, which will consult with experts in gender-affirming care to ensure the program effectively meets the needs of gender expansive individuals. The fund will be established through state appropriations and will become operational 90 days after becoming law.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8841