Federal and Republican Moves Threaten Transgender Healthcare for Minors
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, led by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., proposed new rules that could prohibit hospitals participating in Medicaid and Medicare from providing gender-affirming care to minors, potentially impacting Vermont's protections and access to such care. Vermont officials and medical providers have expressed strong support for maintaining access, while advocates warn that the rules could threaten federal funding and legal challenges are expected.
