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Medicaid Ends Gender-Affirming Care for Minors | Dover News
Starting October 13th, Medicaid and CHIP will stop covering gender-affirming surgeries and hormone treatments for transgender minors under 19 — with a full phase-out by April 2027 — even for those already receiving care. This follows a wave of anti-trans policies from the administration, including cuts to hospital funding and restrictions on athletes and passports. While President Trump calls these procedures “barbaric” and harmful, LGBTQ+ advocates argue it’s an attack on parental rights and medical autonomy. The medical community is split: major groups like the AMA support access, while…
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