SB 1257 – Reverse Gender Transition Coverage

SB 1257 ensures that if a health plan covered a person’s gender transition treatment, it must also cover the aftermath—whether it’s medical complications, regret-driven reversal procedures, or ongoing health screenings. This bill helps prevent taxpayers and private individuals from footing large medical bills out-of-pocket due to insurers shirking responsibility. It closes a loophole that left some Texans without coverage for post-transition care, which can be medically necessary and costly. By requiring insurance plans—not the state or taxpayers—to cover these expenses, the bill protects both individual health and public finances. It also helps improve long-term cost forecasting by requiring diagnostic codes for these treatments. SB 1257 represents a step toward personal responsibility in healthcare and avoids the expansion of government programs or subsidies to fill these gaps in care.