Medicaid Ends Gender-Affirming Care for Minors | Dover News

Starting October 13th, Medicaid and CHIP will stop covering gender-affirming surgeries and hormone treatments for transgender minors under 19 — with a full phase-out by April 2027 — even for those already receiving care. This follows a wave of anti-trans policies from the administration, including cuts to hospital funding and restrictions on athletes and passports. While President Trump calls these procedures “barbaric” and harmful, LGBTQ+ advocates argue it’s an attack on parental rights and medical autonomy. The medical community is split: major groups like the AMA support access, while some surgical bodies question evidence for minors. Twenty-seven states already ban such care for teens, and even in others, hospitals have scaled back services. Legal battles are ongoing, with mixed court outcomes — leaving families in limbo as access to critical care remains uncertain. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1584e9ae46792a14