Medicaid says it will stop paying for some gender-affirming care for transgender minors
- Posted on August 11, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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In brief
The Trump administration has announced significant policy changes regarding Medicaid coverage for transgender youth. Federal healthcare programs will no longer provide financial support for gender-affirming surgeries and hormone therapies for minors. This decision impacts both Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), marking a substantial shift in healthcare accessibility for transgender adolescents seeking medical intervention.
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Medicaid says it will stop paying for some gender-affirming care for transgender minors
President Donald Trump's administration said that Medicaid will stop paying for gender-affirming surgeries and hormone treatments for transgender minors and the state Children's Health Insurance Program won't pay for the
