August 7, 2025

Public Health and Ethical Risks of Rollbacks on Medicaid Coverage for Gender-Affirming Care

SMSamuel MannRAND Corporation HBHarry BarbeeJohns Hopkins University

Key Points

MAIN FINDING: Proposed bill to eliminate Medicaid funding for gender-affirming care raises significant public health concerns.
KEY EVIDENCE: Removing funding could exacerbate health disparities among transgender individuals, impacting mental health and well-being.
APPROACH: The viewpoint analyzes ethical risks and implications associated with restricting access to gender-affirming services.
SIGNIFICANCE: This discussion highlights the potential damage to public health and ethical standards in healthcare access.

Abstract

This Viewpoint discusses the public health and ethical risks that accompany the proposed federal bill to eliminate all federal funding for gender-affirming care under Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/689dfe90d61984b91e13bd55 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2025.12039

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