Trump admin cuts Medicaid funds for youth trans care
Summary
The Trump administration finalized a rule that stops federal Medicaid money from paying for hormone therapy, puberty blockers, and surgeries for transgender youth. States can still use their own money to cover these treatments, and funding for mental health therapy related to gender issues is not affected.Key Facts
- Starting October 13, states cannot use federal Medicaid funds for gender-affirming medical treatments for youth.
- There is a six-month grace period for continued federal funding of hormone therapies already in use.
- Seventeen states currently cover some gender-affirming care for kids under Medicaid or CHIP.
- The administration described these treatments as "sex-rejecting procedures" and cited reports claiming weak evidence for them.
- Major medical groups disagree with the administration, stating that gender-affirming care is safe and appropriate.
- The rule does not affect federal funding for psychotherapy related to gender dysphoria.
- The administration said the policy aims to protect children, not to reduce spending.
- LGBTQ+ groups criticized the rule, saying it restricts necessary medical care for transgender youth.
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