Hospitals that take Medicare or Medicaid cannot perform sex-rejecting procedures on children

The US government is proposing new rules for hospitals that accept Medicare or Medicaid payments. These rules would ban those hospitals from performing certain procedures on children.

This proposed rule means that hospitals relying on federal health funding would no longer be able to offer specific medical interventions for gender transition to minors. It shifts the landscape for healthcare providers and families seeking these services, potentially limiting access in many parts of the country. The change reflects a growing national debate over the medical treatment of gender dysphoria in minors.