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NPR (Kevin Tidmarsh) - California's largest children's hospital system ends gender-affirming care for youth

Two hospitals in California are discontinuing hormone treatments for transgender youth, citing Trump administration pressures. In the past year, many hospitals and clinics have scaled back that care.

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From related JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff): California legislators discuss federal rule changes for gender-affirming care
What are California legislators discussing regarding gender-affirming care?
California legislators are discussing federal rule changes concerning gender-affirming care. These changes effectively mean that federal taxpayer money will not be used to pay for medical procedures and services, such as surgeries and puberty blockers, for children.
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From related AXIOS (Maya Goldman): Trump admin cuts Medicaid funds for youth trans care
What is the administration's stance on the fiscal impact of restricting Medicaid funding for gender-affirming services?
While administration officials acknowledged concerns that restricting funding could increase downstream costs, such as the use of mental health crisis centers, they stated that the goal of the policy is not to save money.
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From related AXIOS (Maya Goldman): Trump admin cuts Medicaid funds for youth trans care
What justification did the Trump administration provide for adopting this policy regarding youth transition-related care?
The administration stated the policy is intended to "help to protect these children" from procedures they deem harmful, citing a 2025 HHS report that found weak evidence for pediatric gender-affirming medical interventions and a review from the United Kingdom.
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From related AXIOS (Maya Goldman): Trump admin cuts Medicaid funds for youth trans care
How many states currently cover some degree of gender-affirming care for children under Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)?
According to the rule, seventeen states currently cover some degree of gender-affirming care for children under Medicaid and CHIP.
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From related AXIOS (Maya Goldman): Trump admin cuts Medicaid funds for youth trans care
Does the new Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services rule affect funding for psychotherapy related to gender dysphoria?
No, the rule does not cut off federal funding for psychotherapy related to gender dysphoria.
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From related AXIOS (Maya Goldman): Trump admin cuts Medicaid funds for youth trans care
When will the prohibition on states claiming federal Medicaid funding for gender-affirming health services take effect?
The change begins on Oct. 13, though there will be a six-month period where states can continue to receive funding for beneficiaries taking gender-affirming hormone therapies.
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From related AXIOS (Maya Goldman): Trump admin cuts Medicaid funds for youth trans care
What specific medical services will no longer receive federal Medicaid funding for transgender youths under the Trump administration's new rule?
The finalized plan cuts off federal Medicaid funding for hormone therapy, puberty blockers, and surgeries for transgender youths.
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From related THEFEDERALIST (Chris Bray): The ‘Trans Kids’ Fight Is Ending: Important Transgender Clinic For Minors Closes In California
Will Prosilio be transitioning to an adult-only practice instead of closing?
No, Prosilio is not transitioning to an adult-only practice; the decision is to shut down the clinic entirely.
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From related THEFEDERALIST (Chris Bray): The ‘Trans Kids’ Fight Is Ending: Important Transgender Clinic For Minors Closes In California
What is the name of the transgender clinic for minors in California that is closing?
The clinic is named Prosilio (or Prosilio Care).
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