# US bars federal funds for gender transition care for minors 2026-08-12T22:52:47+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The US government has finalised a rule barring two major federal health programmes, Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), from funding puberty blockers, hormone therapy and surgeries for gender dysphoria in minors. The rule, published on August 13 and effective from October, cuts federal support that covers 35.5 million children. Centres for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Dr Mehmet Oz said the move follows science and protects children from irreversible harm. Opponents have sued, arguing the rule exceeds legal authority. More than 90% of 11,000 public comments opposed the cut. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Medical Association back such care, saying decisions should rest with families and doctors. The rule does not ban procedures but shifts costs to states, families and private insurers. Children currently on hormone therapy will get six months of continued coverage to taper off. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: CHIP, Donald Trump, gender dysphoria, Medicaid, transgender youth, US healthcare Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/us-bars-federal-funds-for-gender-transition-care-for-minors/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/us-bars-federal-funds-for-gender-transition-care-for-minors/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.