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Oregon pulls back on enforcing trans health coverage mandate
Original: Oregon retreats from enforcing landmark trans health care coverage mandate
Oregon is stepping back from enforcing its landmark requirement that health insurers cover gender-affirming care, according to the Oregon Capital Chronicle. The state's mandate had been held up as a model for trans health care access, and the retreat raises questions about whether coverage for transgender Oregonians will now be harder to obtain. Advocates and insurers are watching closely for details on how the policy will be applied going forward.
Why now: A state known for strong trans health protections is weakening enforcement, prompting concern among advocates and interest from opponents.
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