Bill > SB6191

This bill amends existing state law regarding Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming care, specifically limiting coverage for certain transition-related surgical and nonsurgical interventions to adults only. The bill inserts new language that prohibits the state authority, which manages Medicaid programs, from purchasing or contracting for services like breast augmentation procedures (including reductions and implants), sex reassignment or confirmation surgery, puberty suppression therapy, and hormone therapy for individuals under the age of 18, even if they have a diagnosis of gender dysphoria. The bill also clarifies that "gender-affirming treatment" refers to services prescribed by a healthcare provider to support an individual's gender identity, which can include treatment for gender dysphoria and is applicable to two-spirit, transgender, nonbinary, and other gender diverse individuals. This change aims to restrict access to these specific medical interventions for minors within the state's Medicaid program.

Health and Social Services

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6191&Year=2025&Initiative=false