Assemblymember Evan Low, Chair of CA Legislative LGBTQ Caucus, issues statement on CA Department of Insurance’s legal opinion on transgender youth access to gender-affirming medical care

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Josh Koehn Josh.Koehn@asm.ca.gov Assemblymember Evan Low, Chair of CA Legislative LGBTQ Caucus, issues statement on CA Department of Insurance’s legal opinion on transgender youth access to gender-affirming medical care “The state of California has always led the way on issues of equality, and this legal opinion takes a much-needed stand to protect the rights of California’s LGBTQ residents, regardless of age. I want to thank Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara for his office’s careful consideration of this issue. Every patient, including those experiencing gender dysphoria, deserves to have their specific clinical situation taken into consideration. Discrimination does not have a place in California and should not have a place anywhere in health care. I also want to thank San Diego’s TransFamily Support Services and the Los Angeles LGBT Center for their passionate advocacy in helping usher in this vital legal opinion, which will not only improve people’s health but also their quality of life.”