Federal Workers Sue Over Gender-Affirming Care Policy | Law-Order
Federal employees are suing the Trump administration over a policy excluding gender-affirming care from federal health insurance.Summary
A class action lawsuit has been filed by federal employees challenging a policy enacted by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) that excludes gender-affirming care from federal health insurance programs. The Human Rights Campaign Foundation is leading the challenge, arguing that the policy, set to take effect in 2026, is discriminatory based on sex. The OPM has not responded to requests for comment. Plaintiffs intend to escalate the complaint to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and potentially file a federal lawsuit if the issue remains unresolved. This action mirrors a similar lawsuit brought by Democratic state attorneys general against previous attempts by the Trump administration to limit access to gender-affirming care.
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