Trump Ends Medicaid Funds for Trans Children: Map of States Guarding Access
Summary
President Donald Trump announced that the federal government will stop using Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) funds to pay for gender-affirming surgeries and hormone treatments for transgender children and teenagers. This rule will start in October and affects federal funding, but some states continue to protect access to these treatments using state funds.Key Facts
- The new policy ends federal Medicaid and CHIP payments for gender transition surgeries and hormone therapy for people under 19.
- The change was announced by President Trump and Dr. Mehmet Oz on social media.
- This move is part of the Trump administration’s broader efforts to limit services and protections for transgender youth.
- About 27 states have laws restricting gender-affirming care for minors, mostly in Republican-led areas.
- States on the West Coast and Northeast generally protect access to gender-affirming care and some have laws shielding providers and patients.
- Although some states protect care, the loss of federal funding may make it harder for low-income families to afford treatments.
- Court cases continue over restrictions, with the Supreme Court affirming states’ rights to limit gender-affirming care but not requiring them to do so.
- Health officials from the Trump administration say these policies are meant to protect children from what they call unproven or harmful treatments.
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