Healthcare

Portland moves to remove transgender restrictions from health care plan

WCSH: PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- The City of Portland has announced a vote to rescind transgender healthcare limitations for city employees will be brought to council chambers next Monday. The resolution to remove the exclusion of transgender employees under the city healthcare plan is sponsored by Mayor Ethan Strimling, City Manager Jon Jennings, and the entire city council. “It is the public policy of the City to prohibit discrimination against transgender people,” said Mayor Ethan Strimling. “Through this resolution, we are making it clear that we support health care services for transgender people in order to protect the health, safety, and the quality of life for all residents in the city.” “By making this change, we will ensure that all city employees are able to have their health care needs addressed,” said City Manager Jon Jennings. “The City of Portland seeks to attract and retain the best and brightest employees, and joining the ranks of employers offering competitive and non-discriminatory health care benefits advances that goal.” A press release said the city staff has already started the process implementing the plan. According to the city, Portland joins 60 other municipalities in removing transgender restrictions from healthcare plans. The plan will be effective January 1, 2017.

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