Trump Administration Ends Federal Medicaid and CHIP Funding for Gender Transition Care for Minors
New CMS rule restricts federal reimbursement for puberty blockers, hormone therapy, and surgeries The Trump administration has finalized a federal rule prohibiting the use of Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) funds for gender transition-related medical treatments for individuals under 18, marking a major shift in U.S. healthcare policy for transgender youth. The rule, […]