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Trump administration cuts Medicaid funds for transgender youth care

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The Trump administration has finalized a rule to eliminate federal Medicaid funding for gender-affirming care for transgender youth, including hormone therapy, puberty blockers, and surgeries. This policy, set to take effect October 13, restricts states from using federal Medicaid funds for these services, though states can still use their own funds. Medical groups and LGBTQ+ advocates have criticized the decision, citing a misrepresentation of medical consensus and potential harm to young people, while the administration claims the rule aims to protect children from procedures they deem harmful. AI

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Trump administration cuts Medicaid funds for transgender youth care

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Maya Goldman ·

    Trump admin cuts Medicaid funds for youth trans care

    <p>The Trump administration on Tuesday finalized a plan to cut off federal Medicaid funding for hormone therapy, puberty blockers and surgeries for transgender youths. </p><p><strong>Why it matters: </strong>The <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/public-inspection/2026-1650…

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