Doctors say Medicaid change to gender-affirming care will harm vulnerable youth

NPR | By Selena Simmons-Duffin

Published August 14, 2026 at 4:43 AM EDT

Federal Medicaid dollars can no longer pay for gender-affirming care for youth. Doctors who treat trans kids say it will harm vulnerable people.

Selena Simmons-Duffin

Selena Simmons-Duffin reports on health policy for NPR.

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