Trump Administration Implements New Medicaid Rule Targeting Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

Summary

The Trump Administration has announced a new Medicaid rule, effective October 13, that will restrict federal funding for gender-affirming care for minors under 18 through Medicaid and CHIP. While states can still fund certain treatments, federal dollars will be withheld, a move criticized by LGBTQ+ advocates as harmful and likely to face legal challenges.