Policy: Gender Dysphoria (Gender Identity Disorder) Treatment (California)
Policy Number: BIP185.S
Last Update: 2023-07-01
Issued in: California

Youth Services:

Note: WPATH guidelines address age of majority in a given country. For the purposes of this guideline, the age of majority is age 18. However, this refers to chronological age and not biological age. Where approval or denial of benefits is based solely on the age of the individual a case-by-case medical director review is necessary.

Notes:

This policy applies to: UnitedHealthcare West plans: o UnitedHealthcare of California (HMO) o UnitedHealthcare Benefits Plan of California (EPO/POS) o UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company (California) UnitedHealthcare Commercial fully-insured group plans