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Trump HHS abandons threat to withhold Medicare and Medicaid funding over trans care
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Trump HHS abandons threat to withhold Medicare and Medicaid funding over trans care

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  • The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will not finalize a rule that would have allowed it to withhold Medicare and Medicaid funding from states that provide gender-affirming care.
  • This decision reverses a more aggressive stance previously considered by the Trump administration.
  • The move is seen as a significant shift away from attempts to restrict such care for young people nationally.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has decided against finalizing a proposed rule that threatened to cut Medicare and Medicaid funding for states offering gender-affirming care to minors. This marks a significant retreat from a more aggressive stance previously considered under the Trump administration.

Sources indicate that HHS will not proceed with its most forceful attempt to end gender-affirming care for youth on a national level. The initial proposal had raised concerns among healthcare providers and LGBTQ+ advocates about potential repercussions for states and individuals seeking such treatments.

This development signifies a shift in federal policy, moving away from broad-based restrictions on gender-affirming care. The decision suggests a less confrontational approach by the current administration regarding access to these medical services for young people.

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