Politics
Trump Administration Ends Medicaid, CHIP Funding for Gender-Affirming Care
The Trump administration has ended federal funding for gender-affirming care under the Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) in a controversial move. This decision could impact thousands of transgender youth across the country.
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CNBC
Federal dollars in the two health insurance programs would not go toward gender-affirming care, but states could still cover the treatments.
2026-08-11 21:36 UTC
Axios
The Trump administration on Tuesday finalized a plan to cut off federal Medicaid funding for hormone therapy, puberty blockers and surgeries for transgender youths. Why it matters: The <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/public-inspection/2026-16508/medicaid-program-p
2026-08-11 21:39 UTC