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Medicaid Bans Gender-Affirming Care for Minors | San Antonio News
CMS just rolled out a new rule banning federal Medicaid and CHIP funds from covering gender-affirming care for minors — including surgeries, puberty blockers, and hormones — citing irreversible risks like infertility. Backed by former President Trump’s stance, the move sparks fierce debate: while some doctors say there’s insufficient evidence to justify such procedures on teens, critics warn it harms youth mental health. Seventeen states still offer this care, and major groups like the AMA and HRC condemn the policy as political interference that undermines medical autonomy. With the rule…
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