Relating to required health benefit plan coverage for gender transition adverse effects and reversals.

New Chapter 1373 in the Insurance Code requiring health benefit plans to cover all adverse consequences, side effects, baseline testing, and reversal procedures related to gender transition

Definitions for 'gender transition' and 'gender transition procedure or treatment' to clarify what medical processes are covered under the new requirements

Section 3 adds a compliance date requiring plans to be delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed on or after January 1, 2026 to fall under the new coverage requirements

Section 4 sets the effective date of the Act as September 1, 2025

Section 1373.002(b) expands applicability to include various health benefit plan types including small employer plans, Medicaid, and other state-regulated coverage options

Section 2 provides a mechanism for state agencies to request federal waivers if necessary for implementation, allowing potential delays in certain provisions