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Trump Administration Finalizes Cuts to Medicaid Funding for Transgender Youth Care
On August 11, 2026, the Trump administration finalized a rule to cut federal Medicaid funding for hormone therapy and surgeries for transgender youths, effective October 13. While states can still use their own funds for gender-affirming care, the policy has drawn criticism from medical groups and LGBTQ+ advocates who argue it restricts necessary healthcare for transgender youth.
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On August 11, 2026, the Trump administration finalized a rule to cut federal Medicaid funding for hormone therapy and surgeries for transgender youths, effective October 13. While states can still use their own funds for gender-affirming care, the policy has drawn criticism from medical groups and LGBTQ+ advocates who argue it restricts necessary healthcare for transgender youth.
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