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Medicaid says it will stop paying for some gender-affirming care for transgender minors
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Josh Skluzacek , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The state Children's Health Insurance Program will also stop paying for these treatments for individuals under 19.
Medicaid will no longer cover certain treatments for transgender minors. The policy change affects gender-affirming surgeries and hormone treatments. The state Children's Health Insurance Program will also stop paying for these treatments for individuals under 19.
This change is set to take effect on October 13. Further details about the policy and its impact are available from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, although they did not respond to questions on the matter. Local residents can find more information through KSTP 5 Eyewitness News.
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Category: local Published: August 11, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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