AXIOS August 12, 2022
Herb Scribner

Florida has moved to prohibit transgender residents from using Medicaid to pay for gender-affirming care.

The big picture: Florida joined at least 10 other states — including Texas, Arizona and Missouri — in barring residents from using Medicaid to pay for the medications and surgeries prescribed to those diagnosed with gender dysphoria, the Washington Post reports.

  • These medical treatments often include hormone therapy and puberty blockers.

Details: The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration added the new language Thursday. The new rules for the state’s $36.2 billion Medicaid program will take effect on Aug. 21, Politico reports.

  • The AHCA did not immediately return Axios’ request for comment.

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Topics: Govt Agencies, Insurance, Medicaid, Patient / Consumer, States
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