In response to federal executive orders restricting gender-affirming care, New York Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal is advocating for legislation that mandates Medicaid coverage for such care. This bill aims to prohibit discrimination in healthcare based on a wide array of identities, emphasizing protections for transgender individuals. Rosenthal's initiative aligns with recent court decisions that counter federal actions threatening the rights of transgender people. By fortifying state-level protections, the legislation seeks to safeguard the wellbeing and rights of vulnerable populations in New York.
Manhattan Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal is introducing new legislation aimed at prohibiting anti-trans discrimination in healthcare and ensuring Medicaid covers gender-affirming care in NY.
Rosenthal's bill seeks to solidify protections against discrimination based on various identities in healthcare, countering recent federal orders that threaten gender-affirming care.
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