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Court Upholds Insurance Denial for Transgender Surgery Coverage

9/10/2025

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The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Houston County's insurance policy, denying coverage for sex change surgeries.
The court determined the policy did not discriminate based on sex, but rather on the specific medical treatment requested.
The case involved Anna Lange, a transgender deputy seeking coverage for gender reassignment surgery deemed "medically necessary."
A previous ruling found discrimination, but this was reversed, citing a 2025 Supreme Court case.
The court emphasized the policy's equal application to all, regardless of biological sex, and remanded the case for further review.

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Story summary

The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Houston County's insurance policy, denying coverage for sex change surgeries.
The court determined the policy did not discriminate based on sex, but rather on the specific medical treatment requested.
The case involved Anna Lange, a transgender deputy seeking coverage for gender reassignment surgery deemed "medically necessary."
A previous ruling found discrimination, but this was reversed, citing a 2025 Supreme Court case.
The court emphasized the policy's equal application to all, regardless of biological sex, and remanded the case for further review.