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HEALTH POLICY & CARE • UNITED STATES
Federal employees seek court order restoring gender-affirming care coverage
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Federal employees have asked a court for a preliminary injunction in their lawsuit against the Office of Personnel Management, seeking restoration of gender-affirming care coverage. Their request comes shortly before the start of Open Season, according to Federal News Network.
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Why it matters
The coverage dispute could affect federal employees choosing health plans and the benefits available through federal coverage. The article does not say how many people are affected or whether the court will act before Open Season.
What happens next
The court will consider the preliminary injunction request; the article gives no decision date. Open Season is approaching, but no start date is provided.