Bill > S3011

This bill amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to prohibit health plans offered through the American Health Benefits Exchanges from providing coverage for two specific categories of medical procedures: gender-transition procedures for minors and most abortions. The bill defines gender-transition procedures as medical interventions designed to change a person's body to conform with their gender identity, including puberty-blocking drugs, cross-sex hormone treatments, and gender-affirming surgeries. Abortions would only be covered in limited circumstances, such as when the pregnancy threatens the mother's life, or in cases of rape or incest. The bill provides detailed exceptions for gender-transition procedures, including interventions for individuals with ambiguous biological sex characteristics or those with diagnosed genetic or hormonal disorders. The restrictions would apply to health plans starting from January 1, 2026, and define a minor as an individual under 18 years of age. The bill aims to limit access to these specific medical procedures for minors and restrict abortion coverage through health insurance exchanges, effectively reducing healthcare options for certain medical treatments.

Health and Social Services

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3011/all-info