Connecticut has explicit insurance guidance on transgender-related health care.
Bulletins and Announcements:
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Bulletin: Bulletin IC-34, Gender Identity Nondiscrimination Requirements (2013)
Issued by: Connecticut Insurance Department
Issued on: Dec. 19, 2013
Summary:The bulletin notes that “a blanket policy exclusion for gender transition and related services is prohibited.”
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Announcement: Connecticut Insurance Commissioner Calls on Secretary Azar to Stop Discriminatory Changes to the Affordable Care Act
Issued by: Commissioner Mais
Issued on: Aug. 5, 2019 -
Announcement: Insurance Commissioner: Connecticut LGBTQ health care consumers remain protected from discrimination
Issued by: Commissioner Mais
Issued on: June 18, 2020
Enforcement Actions:
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Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities ruling
Summary:The Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities issued a ruling prohibiting all employers and insurers from denying coverage for any treatments related to gender transition. It also specifically found exclusions for facial gender reassignment surgery to be unlawful.
Updated on Jan 30, 2023