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Idaho governor signs bill banning use of public funds for gender-affirming care

State insurance and Medicaid will not cover gender-affirming care, except when deemed necessary for the health of the individual.
Bill HB 668 was signed into law, banning the use of public funds for gender-affirming care in Idaho.
The legislation has faced opposition from those who argue it goes against medical recommendations and may lead to lawsuits.

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The Hill

Idaho governor signs bill banning use of public funds for gender-affirming care

Transgender people in Idaho will no longer be able to use Medicaid and other publicly funded programs to help cover the cost of gender-affirming medical care under a new state law set to take effect in July. Republican Gov. Brad Little quietly signed the measure Wednesday, a day after receiving it from Idaho’s GOP-controlled Legislature.…

1 month ago·Washington, United States

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The Daily Caller

GOP Gov Signs Bill Prohibiting Taxpayer Funding For Sex-Change Surgeries

Republican Gov. Brad Little of Idaho signed a bill Wednesday banning the state from using public funding for sex-change procedures.

1 month ago·Washington, United States

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The Epoch Times

Idaho Bans Medicaid for Transgender Procedures

Idaho Governor Brad Little signed a bill Wednesday that prevents individuals enrolled in the state Medicaid program from being covered for transgender-related treatments. House Bill 668 prohibits Idaho’s Medicaid program from reimbursing or offering coverage for gender transition procedures, applicable to both minors and adults. Such procedures include both surgical and medical interventions. The prohibition applies to other public funds as well…

1 month ago·New York, United States

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The Gateway Pundit

Idaho Governor Signs Bill Banning Use of Medicaid and State Insurance for Sex Change Treatments

Idaho Governor Brad Little has signed a bill into law that bans the use of Medicaid and state health insurance for sex change treatments.

1 month ago·United States

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The Daily Wire

Idaho Governor Signs Law Blocking Taxpayer Funding For Trans Surgeries

Idaho Republican Governor Brad Little signed a bill into law on Wednesday that prohibits taxpayer dollars from being used to pay for transgender surgeries and procedures. The measure, which easily passed both the state House and Senate, prohibits Idaho public dollars from going toward transgender procedures and stipulates that those procedures cannot be done in a government owned building or properties. It passed the House by a vote of 58-11 and…

1 month ago·Nashville, United States

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East Idaho News

Idaho governor signs law to ban Medicaid, state insurance coverage for transgender gender care

Gov. Little during the 2023 Legislative Session. | EastIdahoNews.com file photo BOISE (Idaho Capital Sun) — Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Wednesday signed House Bill 668 into law, which would prohibit transgender adults and minors enrolled in Medicaid or those enrolled in the state’s insurance from receiving gender-affirming medications or procedures. According to the law, state insurance and Medicaid will not cover hormone therapy, puberty blockers…

1 month ago

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