Federal agency blocks Medicaid coverage of kids’ gender-affirming care

By: Nada Hassanein

Outlets: Stateline

Published: August 12, 2026

Words: 324

Last Updated: 6 days, 8 hours ago

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A new federal rule will end Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming hormone therapies and procedures for kids under age 18.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced Tuesday a rule that prohibits state Medicaid plans from covering gender-affirming procedures for minors and using federal Medicaid dollars for such care.

The rule also prohibits Children’s Health Insurance Program, or CHIP, funds from being used for kids under 19. CMS is defining such care …

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