Governor Wes Moore Signs Executive Order Protecting Gender-Affirming Health Care in Maryland
Executive Order
On June 7, 2023, Governor Wes Moore signed an executive order protecting gender-affirming health care in Maryland. The order prohibits health insurance companies from denying coverage for gender-affirming care, including hormone therapy and gender reassignment surgery.
The executive order is a significant step towards ensuring that transgender and gender non-conforming individuals in Maryland can access the health care they need. The order also sends a strong message of support and inclusion to the LGBTQ+ community in the state.
Community Response
The executive order has been met with widespread support from the LGBTQ+ community and its allies in Maryland. Advocates for transgender and gender non-conforming individuals have praised the order as a critical step towards ensuring that all Marylanders have access to the health care they need.
The order is also a significant victory for the LGBTQ+ rights movement in Maryland, which has been working tirelessly to secure equal rights and protections for all community members.
Conclusion
The executive order signed by Governor Wes Moore is a significant step towards ensuring that transgender and gender non-conforming individuals in Maryland have access to the health care they need. The order prohibits health insurance companies from denying coverage for gender-affirming care, including hormone therapy and gender reassignment surgery.
The community response to the executive order has been overwhelmingly positive, with advocates and allies praising the order as a critical step towards securing equal rights and protections for all members of the LGBTQ+ community in Maryland.
The executive order is a testament to the progress made in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights in Maryland, but there is still more work to be done to ensure that all members of the community are treated with dignity and respect. The signing of this executive order is a step in the right direction, and we can only hope that it will inspire other states to take similar action to protect the health and well-being of their LGBTQ+ residents.
