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Medicaid Cuts Gender-Affirming Care for Teens | Boise News
A new federal rule set to take effect October 13th will cut off Medicaid and CHIP coverage for gender-affirming care—including puberty blockers, hormones, and surgeries—for anyone under 18. The Trump administration argues these treatments carry serious risks, but major medical groups like the AMA and AAP counter that they’re safe and vital for youth mental health. While surgeries for minors are rare, current recipients have six months to transition off federal funding. Mental health services remain covered. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended the move as necessary to prevent…
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