Starting in 2023, health insurance plans covering about one-quarter of the market in Colorado will have to pay for genderaffirming care, some additional mental health services and pain-management alternatives like acupuncture. "Today marks the first time that a state has looked to add gender-affirming care as an essential health benefit," said Chiquita.
Starting in 2023, health insurance plans covering about one-quarter of the market in Colorado will have to pay for gender-affirming care, some additional mental health services and pain-management alternatives like acupuncture. "Today marks the first time that a state has looked to add gender-affirming care as an essential health benefit," said Chiquita.