Transgender Health Victory: Court Rules State Plans Must Cover Gender-Affirming Surgeries
Richmond, Virginia — A federal appellate court has made history by ruling that state health-care plans must cover gender-affirming surgeries, marking a significant victory for transgender rights in the midst of a growing anti-trans movement across the country. The groundbreaking decision stemmed from cases in North Carolina and West Virginia, where state officials justified their policies based on cost considerations rather than bias. However, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit rejected this …