Georgia Medicaid will now cover gender-affirming surgery, a result of a recent lawsuit settlement filed by the American Civil Liberties Union.
Georgia joins a majority of U.S. states in providing Medicaid coverage for transgender people. Prior to medical intervention, recipients will undergo discussion with relevant medical professionals, presentation of treatment options, consultation with mental health care providers and several other steps required for coverage.
Currently, fewer than 10 U.S. states explicitly exclude care. Carl Charles, a senior attorney in the Southern Regional Office of Lambda Legal, views the settlement as a step in the right direction for transgender people in the state.
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