Trans Health Equality Act to make it to Gov. Moore's desk

Trans Health Equality Act to make it to Gov. Moore's desk

Maryland lawmakers gave final approval Thursday to expanding procedures relating to gender-affirming care that are covered by the state’s Medicaid program.

Maryland legislature passes Trans Health Equity Act

Transgender Marylanders will soon be able to receive additional gender-affirming procedures under the state’s Medicaid program, following lawmakers’ passage of a key piece of legislation this week. The Maryland General Assembly on Thursday evening voted to send the Trans Health Equity Act (THEA) to Gov. Wes Moore’s desk, where he is expected to sign it into law. The House of Delegates voted 93-39 to advance the measure. Moore has pledged to sig…