The OPM memo states that all health plans for government workers must cover faith-based approaches to gender dysphoria while banning gender affirming care coverage.
A new Executive Order is banning transgender health care on Federal Employee plans beginning in 2026.
For anyone (like me) who relies on these plans, look into exceptions if they apply to you, or better yet, look for an alternative plan. I’m not confident that the current political climate is likely to overrule this EO, or that it would even matter if anyone did. Since healthcare in the US is based on annual enrollment periods, it would be prudent to have an alternative lined up.
For anyone (like me) who relies on these plans, look into exceptions if they apply to you, or better yet, look for an alternative plan. I’m not confident that the current political climate is likely to overrule this EO, or that it would even matter if anyone did. Since healthcare in the US is based on annual enrollment periods, it would be prudent to have an alternative lined up.