This bill would prohibit the use of federal funds for gender transition procedures and health insurance plans that cover such procedures. The prohibition would apply to all federally funded health programs, including Medicare, Medicaid, and the Veterans Health Administration, as well as health insurance sold through the Affordable Care Act marketplace. The legislation defines gender transition procedures broadly to include hormone therapies, puberty-blocking drugs, and various surgical procedures, though it carves out exceptions for treating intersex conditions and managing complications from prior procedures. The bill would take effect one year after enactment and would allow individuals and employers to purchase separate coverage for these procedures using only non-federal funds. The legislation would affect millions of Americans who receive health coverage through federal programs or federally subsidized insurance plans.
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