West Virginia can ban Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming surgery, US court rules - Reuters
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A US appeals court ruled West Virginia can ban Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming surgery.
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If you are a Medicaid recipient in West Virginia seeking gender-affirming care, this ruling could prevent coverage for your treatments.
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A U.S. appeals court has ruled that West Virginia can prohibit Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming care, overturning a lower court's injunction. The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals determined that the state's Medicaid program is not required to cover such treatments. This decision reverses a 2022 ruling that had mandated coverage for transgender individuals. The ruling allows West Virginia to proceed with its ban, potentially impacting access to gender-affirming care for Medicaid recipients in the state.
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A U.S. appeals court ruled West Virginia can ban Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming care, overturning a lower court's injunction.
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