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Health May 01

Trump’s HHS urges therapy for transgender youth, departing from broader gender-affirming health care

By Geoff Mulvihill, Carla K. Johnson, Amanda Seitz, Associated Press

Politics Jan 28

U.S. President Trump signs an executive order in the Oval Office, at the White House
Trump signs order to end federal support for gender transitions for people under 19

Medicaid programs in some states cover gender-affirming care. The new order suggests that practice could end and target hospitals and universities that receive federal money and provide the care. It's likely to be challenged in court.

By Zeke Miller, Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press

Nation Dec 02

FILE PHOTO: A woman sits on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court
Medical care for transgender minors at stake in Supreme Court case

The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday in a case involving Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender people under age 18.

By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press

Politics Oct 18

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks to anti-abortion activists outside the U.S. Supreme Court, in Washington
Texas sues doctor over accusations she violated ban on gender-affirming care

It is the first time Texas has tried to enforce the law.

By Jamie Stengle, Associated Press

Nation Oct 07

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A new Supreme Court term begins in the shadow of a presidential election

The U.S. Supreme Court opens a new term on the eve of an intense, historic election in which the justices may be called on to play a key role in the results.

By Marcia Coyle

Sep 25

Watch 8:21
Texas ban on youth gender-affirming medical care pushes family to cross state lines

By Laura Barrón-López, Sam Lane, Joshua Barajas

The political battles over the rights of transgender Americans have led to difficult decisions for several families, especially those living in states with restrictions on transition-related medical care for minors. Laura Barrón-López reports on a Texas family’s journey to access…

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Jul 26

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More states restrict transgender youth medical care as GOP galvanizes base around issue

By Laura Barrón-López, Sam Lane, Joshua Barajas

The Nebraska Supreme Court upheld a law restricting medical care for transgender youth. That comes after New Hampshire's governor signed a law banning gender transition-related surgeries for minors. Laura Barrón-López looks at the wider political battle over transgender rights as…

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Apr 30

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State health care plans must cover transgender-related care, federal court rules

By Stephanie Sy, Ian Couzens, Saher Khan

A groundbreaking ruling by a federal appeals court ensures gender-affirming surgery is covered by state-run health insurance programs. The decision ordered the plans to “reinstate coverage for medically necessary services for the treatment of gender dysphoria.” It’s a win for…

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Jan 21

Ohio is poised to become 2nd state to restrict transgender health care for adults

By Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced proposals this month that transgender advocates say could block access to gender-affirming care provided by independent clinics and general practitioners, leaving thousands of adults scrambling for treatment and facing health risks.

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Jan 20

Rising malpractice premiums push small clinics away from gender-affirming care for minors

By Cecilia Nowell, KFF Health News

Even in states where laws protect minors’ access to gender-affirming care, malpractice insurance premiums are keeping small and independent clinics from treating patients.

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