The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is proposing new regulations that would significantly restrict gender-affirming care for minors. This move builds on existing restrictions put in place during the Trump administration. Proposed regulations include cutting Medicaid funding for healthcare facilities that provide gender-affirming treatments like puberty blockers, hormone therapy, and certain surgeries. These changes could affect access to care in many states where such treatments are currently available.
US Government Proposes Sweeping Restrictions on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
US Government Proposes Sweeping Restrictions on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
In a landmark decision, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has proposed regulations that could effectively ban gender-affirming care for minors, impacting thousands across the country.
On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services revealed proposals to cut Medicaid funding for hospitals offering gender-affirming care for minors. While many states already restrict such care, this federal action could jeopardize access to crucial treatments across numerous states. The proposals aren't final and may face legal challenges, but they signal significant shifts in healthcare policy affecting transgender youth. Critics, including medical organizations, argue that healthcare decisions should remain between doctors and patients, not determined by government mandates.
