A recent ruling from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services requires states, including Colorado, to prohibit the use of federal Medicaid funds for “sex-rejecting” procedures on minors, effective October 13. This ruling, which affects coverage for hormone therapy and gender-affirming procedures, is being challenged in a lawsuit led by Colorado and several Democratic states. The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing indicated that the state lacks the budget and authority to fund these services without federal support, necessitating legislative action for any potential coverage resumption. The Trump administration’s broader initiative to restrict gender-affirming care was also highlighted, alongside concerns about the impact on access to critical health services for minors.
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