States’ Rights, Trans Protections Collide at Fourth Circuit

By on October 24, 2023

The US Circuit Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit recently heard two cases from North Carolina and West Virginia state-run health plans that challenge lower court decisions on coverage exclusions for gender dysphoria treatments. According to this Law360 article, the cases could determine how much health plans can restrict access to gender-affirming care. McDermott Partner Sarah Raaii said employers are investigating how to preserve gender-affirming care access in places where it might no longer be accessible.

“I think a lot of the conversation is also coming back to travel benefits,” Raaii said.

Read more here.

Sarah Raaii
Sarah G. Raaii focuses her practice on employee benefits and matters related to health care reform, data privacy and HIPAA compliance, executive compensation, and health and welfare, cafeteria, 401(k), 403(b) and pension plans. Read Sarah Raaii's full bio.

BLOG EDITORS

STAY CONNECTED

TOPICS

ARCHIVES

Top ranked chambers 2022
US leading firm 2022