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Trump Administration Ends Federal Medicaid and CHIP Funding for Gender Transition Care for Minors

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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, […]