Aetna facial-surgery coverage appeal reaches Second Circuit
Federal
The Second Circuit heard oral argument on September 30 in Aetna’s appeal of an order requiring it to reconsider denial of gender-affirming facial surgery coverage for Dr. Gennifer Herley, according to her lawyers at Advocates for Trans Equality. Herley remains without the surgery, the organization reports.
The federal class action challenges Aetna’s exclusion of these procedures under the Affordable Care Act. The source reports no appellate decision or new coverage guarantee. Delayed access continues to harm trans patients.
Read A4TE’s account of the hearing.