COLORADO HAS BECOME THE FIRST STATE IN THE COUNTRY TO EXPLICITLY INCLUDE GENDER AFFIRMING CARE AS ESSENTIAL HEALTH BENEFITS!!!! This means insurance companies must cover certain procedures such as electrolysis, chest surgery, and facial feminization surgery. This is an incredible step in reducing barriers to accessing healthcare and aligns with current best practices in medicine! The Colorado Division of Insurance (DOI) has created a Gender-Affirming Care Coverage Guide that outlines which insurance companies currently cover which services, with many going beyond the DOI requirements. It’s important to note that not all insurance providers and plans are included under the new guidance, though many are starting to cover gender-affirming services on their own accord. 🏳️‍⚧️doi.colorado.gov/for-consumers/consumer-resources/special-insurance-topics/lgbtq-health-care-rights/gender-affirming Who’s included: The new guidance applies to individual health insurance plans (plans not ...