Federal agency blocks Medicaid coverage of kids’ gender-affirming care

Federal agency blocks Medicaid coverage of kids’ gender-affirming care

A new federal rule will end Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming hormone therapies and procedures for kids under age 18.

Massachusetts Steps Up To Cover Youth Trans Care After Trump Medicaid Block

Massachusetts state leaders confirmed this week that local funds will step in to cover gender-affirming medical treatments for low-income trans youth following a new policy shift from the federal government. A finalized rule from the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services cuts off federal dollars for trans care provided to minors under public insurance programs. Set to take effect Oct. 13, the policy blocks Medicaid and Children’s Heal…