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 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 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 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 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… Continue watching
Jul 26 Watch 6:34 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… Continue watching
Apr 30 Watch 6:24 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… Continue watching
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading