US EditionCMS tells states Medicaid funds cannot be used for gender-affirming care for minors
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced that Medicaid will not fund gender reassignment surgeries or hormone treatments for minors due to concerns of long-term harm and insufficient evidence supporting these procedures.
- Dr. Mehmet Oz explained that federal funding is prohibited for procedures that render individuals permanently incapable of reproducing, specifically for those under age 21.
- Matthew Memoli, Acting Director of the National Institutes of Health, indicated that research into gender transitioning among children has been mandated by the Department of Health and Human Services.
- Experts criticized the terminology describing these procedures and stressed the need for ethically grounded research on transgender health.
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The Trump administration has launched a series of executive orders and other initiatives restricting the rights of the transgender community since taking power in January, targeting military service, affirming healthcare, and participation in sports. Though many executive orders are being challenged in court, it’s an uncertain time for a community that feels threatened. Despite the uncertainty, there are resources out there to help. From legal a…
Dr. Oz Strips Medicaid Funding For Controversial Procedures Causing ‘Permanent, Irreversible Harm’ * 100PercentFedUp.com * by Russell Bartlett
Dr. Mehmet Oz’s bold decision to strip Medicaid funding for certain procedures has ignited fierce debate. Discover the implications of this controversial move and what it means for vulnerable children across the nation. Continue reading to find out more.
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