Administration finalizes rule on Medicaid funding for transgender healthcare for minors
The Hill · August 11, 2026Original source ↗
What happened
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services finalized a rule that restricts the use of federal Medicaid funds for transgender healthcare for minors. This rule also prohibits Children's Health Insurance Program plans from covering gender-affirming procedures for minors.
Why it matters
This rule may impact access to healthcare services for transgender minors relying on federal programs.
How this story affects people
How does this story affect you if you are a transgender minor or a guardian of one?
This rule may limit your access to necessary gender-affirming healthcare services under federal Medicaid and CHIP programs, potentially impacting your overall well-being and mental health.
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