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New HHS rule could cut Medicaid for transgender care, endangering hospitals.
A new proposed rule from the United States Department of Health and Human Services could eliminate Medicaid and CHIP funding for transgender care, significantly impacting hospitals and patients.
- The United States Department of Health and Human Services drafted a rule to prohibit Medicaid reimbursement for medical care to transgender patients under 18 and under 19 for the Childrens Health Insurance Program.
- Another proposed rule would deny all Medicaid and Medicare (United States) funding to hospitals that provide gender-affirming care to youth, potentially endangering their financial stability.
- This move follows a broader trend under the administration of Donald Trump, targeting transgender health care access and reinforcing barriers for vulnerable populations in pediatrics.
Why It Matters
This proposed rule could severely limit access to critical health care services for transgender youth, reflecting a larger national debate over transgender rights and health care policies in the United States. As hospitals face funding cuts, the implications for patient care and health outcomes could be profound.