There are many resources available in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts around
gender-affirming care and reproductive healthcare.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts news on Gender-Affirming Care and Reproductive Healthcare
Healey-Driscoll Administration Reaffirms Protections for Gender-Affirming Care Providers and Patients - June 22, 2023
https://www.mass.gov/news/healey-driscoll-administration-reaffirms-protections-for-gender-affirming-care-providers-and-patients
Healey-Driscoll Administration Adopts Emergency Regulations Protecting Reproductive Health Care - January 8, 2025
https://www.mass.gov/news/healey-driscoll-administration-adopts-emergency-regulations-protecting-reproductive-health-care
Gender-Affirming Care
Session Law - Acts of 2022 Chapter 127
AN ACT EXPANDING PROTECTIONS FOR REPRODUCTIVE AND GENDER-AFFIRMING CARE
Website: https://malegislature.gov/Laws/SessionLaws/Acts/2022/Chapter127
Massachusetts law about gender identity or expression
Website: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-law-about-gender-identity-or-expression
Know Your Rights - Gender Affirming Care
Website: https://www.mass.gov/doc/know-your-rights-gender-affirming-care/
PDF English: Know Your Rights Gender-Affirming Care
Gender-Affirming Terms and Concepts
Website: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/gender-affirming-terms-and-concepts
The Mental Health and Gender-Affirming Care Resource Guide for Massachusetts
LGBTQ2IA+ Young People and Their Trusted Adult
Website: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/mental-health-resource-guide-for-lgbtq2ia-young-people-and-their-trusted-adults
PDF English: MAAG_LGBTQ2IA+ Mental Health Gender-Affirming Care
PDF Español: MAAG_LGBTQ2IA+ Mental Health Gender-Affirming Care
ATTORNEY GENERAL GUIDANCE: Information for Massachusetts Healthcare Providers Regarding Gender-Affirming Care
Website: https://www.mass.gov/doc/information-for-ma-healthcare-providers-regarding-gender-affirming-care/
PDF English: ATTORNEY GENERAL GUIDANCE - Information for Massachusetts Healthcare Providers Regarding Gender-Affirming Care
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: SHIELD LAW
Shielding Massachusetts Providers, Seekers, and Helpers from Out-Of-State Legal Actions
Website: https://www.mass.gov/doc/know-your-rights-shield-law
PDF English: Shield Law Advisory
Gender-Affirming Care for MassHealth Members
Website: https://www.mass.gov/gender-affirming-care-for-masshealth-members
Additional Gender-Affirming Guidance and Assistance
Website: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/additional-gender-affirming-guidance-and-assistance
MassHealth Guidelines for Medical Necessity Determination for Gender Affirming Surgery
Website: https://www.mass.gov/guides/masshealth-guidelines-for-medical-necessity-determination-for-gender-affirming-surgery
PDF: MassHealth Guidelines for Medical Necessity Determination for Gender Affirming Surgery
Commonwealth of Massachusetts: Department of Children and Family
Gender Affirming Medication Consent Policy
Website: https://www.mass.gov/doc/gender-affirming-medication-consent-policy/
PDF: Gender Affirming Medication Consent Policy
Reproductive Healthcare
Executive Order: No. 600: Protecting Access to Reproductive Health Care Services in the Commonwealth
Website: https://www.mass.gov/executive-orders/no-600-protecting-access-to-reproductive-health-care-services-in-the-commonwealth
Sexual and Reproductive Health Services
Find information about services like STI testing, birth control, emergency contraception (EC), pregnancy testing, basic infertility services, abortion care, and more.
Website: https://www.mass.gov/sexual-and-reproductive-health-services
Sexual and reproductive health service locations
Website: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/sexual-and-reproductive-health-service-locations
Sexual and reproductive health service insurance and cost
Website: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/sexual-and-reproductive-health-service-insurance-and-cost
Accessing Abortion Care in Massachusetts
Website: https://www.mass.gov/accessing-abortion-care-in-massachusetts
**The resources above can be found on the mass.gov website. Please visit mass.gov for more information.**