Dr. Mohan, Dr. Seth, and Dr. Knott are all from the division of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery in the department of otolaryngology at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Seth also practices at Golden State Plastic Surgery in Walnut Creek, Calif.
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August 2023Table 1. Selected legislative advances in California for transgender patient access to care.
| YEAR | LAW | SUMMARY |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | California Insurance Equality Act (AB 2208) | Mandated coverage for registered domestic partners that’s equal to spousal coverage. |
| 2005/2013 | Insurance Gender Non-Discrimination Act | Mandated coverage for registered domestic partners that’s equal to spousal coverage. |
| 2008 | Transgender and Nonbinary Health and Equity Act (SB 1729) | Required education for nursing home professionals in order to reduce discrimination against LGBTIQA+ seniors. |
| 2018 | Gender Health in Foster Care (AB 2119) | Mandated that child welfare agencies must ensure access to clinicians who provide gender-affirming treatment for transgender youth. |
| 2023 | Transgender, gender diverse and/or intersex (TGI) Inclusive Care Act (SB 923) | Required TGI-specific cultural competency training for healthcare professionals and insurance staffs. |