CommercialCoverageMedium impact
11.09.02r, Gender-Affirming Interventions
Independence Blue Cross·Endocrinology, Plastic Surgery, Urology +4 more·Medical Policy
Effective date
Dec 10, 2025
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Independence Blue Cross has reissued their Gender-Affirming Interventions medical policy (11.09.02r) effective December 10, 2025. This policy update affects coverage and billing procedures for gender-affirming medical services and interventions.
Action Required
By December 10, 2025: Billing team must review the updated Gender-Affirming Interventions policy at the provided URL to identify specific coverage changes, prior authorization requirements, and documentation standards. Update billing procedures and encounter forms accordingly for any gender-affirming services provided to Independence Blue Cross commercial members.