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Trump removes coverage for gender-affirming care for minors from Medicaid

From Svenska Dagbladet · () Swedish

Translated from Swedish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump announced a policy change to remove gender-affirming care for minors from the federal Medicaid program.
  • The decision means surgeries and hormone treatments for gender affirmation will no longer be covered by Medicaid.
  • Trump stated that numerous hospitals have already ceased offering such care, anticipating more will follow.

President Donald Trump has announced a significant policy shift, removing gender-affirming care for minors from the federal Medicaid program. This directive means that neither surgeries nor hormone treatments related to gender affirmation will be covered under Medicaid for individuals under 18.

The announcement was made by Trump on the social media platform Truth Social. He stated, "Dozens of hospitals have already stopped this . . . and we expect many more to follow." This move signals a withdrawal of federal support for medical interventions aimed at gender transition for minors.

The decision impacts a vulnerable population seeking medical care aligned with their gender identity. Medicaid, a program jointly funded by the federal government and states, provides health coverage to millions of Americans, including many low-income families. The exclusion of gender-affirming care could create significant financial barriers for families seeking such treatments for their children.

Dozens of hospitals have already stopped this . . . and we expect many more to follow.

— Donald TrumpPresident Trump's statement on Truth Social announcing the removal of gender-affirming care for minors from Medicaid.
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Originally published by Svenska Dagbladet in Swedish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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