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Restrictions on Minor's Medical Care in Federal Health Plans

This new act amends federal health insurance programs, prohibiting coverage for certain gender-affirming treatments for individuals under 18. Citizens enrolled in these plans should be aware that specific medical procedures for minors will no longer be funded, except for strictly defined medical conditions.
Key points
Federal health plans will not cover hormone therapy, puberty blockers, or gender transition surgeries for individuals under 18.
Exceptions include treatment for medically verifiable disorders of sexual development, life-threatening physical disorders, and hormone therapies to normalize or stimulate puberty consistent with biological sex.
Minors already undergoing covered hormone therapy at the effective date may continue treatment for up to one year under physician supervision and a reduction schedule.
These changes will apply to insurance contracts entered into or renewed after the act's enactment date.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_1774
Sponsor: Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]
Process start date: 2025-05-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protecting Minors in Federal Health Plans Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_1774.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-05-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal health plans will not cover hormone therapy, puberty blockers, or gender transition surgeries for individuals under 18.
  • Exceptions include treatment for medically verifiable disorders of sexual development, life-threatening physical disorders, and hormone therapies to normalize or stimulate puberty consistent with biological sex.
  • Minors already undergoing covered hormone therapy at the effective date may continue treatment for up to one year under physician supervision and a reduction schedule.
  • These changes will apply to insurance contracts entered into or renewed after the act's enactment date.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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