The Brewing Storm Over Trans Youth Healthcare The Trump administration's decision to bar federal funding for gender affirming care for children and youth is a stark reminder that entrenched ideologies continue to imperil vulnerable lives.
This move escalates the GOP's war on trans people, which has been waged through regulatory changes and legislative attacks.
The rule, set to take effect on October 13, denies Medicaid and CHIP funding for treatments like puberty blockers, hormones, and surgeries that help young people align their physical appearance with their gender identity.