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House GOP's Bill Targets Medicaid for Transgender Care

6/4/2025

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Republicans Target Medicaid

House Republicans have introduced a controversial bill that seeks to cut federal Medicaid funding for gender-affirming care, affecting more than 150,000 transgender adults. Initially targeting minors, the amendment now extends its reach to adults, potentially saving $800 million over a decade. As many states already limit this coverage, legal battles are expected to follow.

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Newsom's Medi-Cal Proposal

California Governor Gavin Newsom's proposal to reinstate a $2,000 asset limit for Medi-Cal eligibility threatens to plunge seniors and disabled individuals into deeper poverty. While aimed at tackling a $12 billion deficit, advocates warn this decision could exacerbate hardships and ultimately drive up long-term care costs for the state, leaving the most vulnerable at risk.

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Republicans Target Medicaid

House Republicans have introduced a controversial bill that seeks to cut federal Medicaid funding for gender-affirming care, affecting more than 150,000 transgender adults. Initially targeting minors, the amendment now extends its reach to adults, potentially saving $800 million over a decade. As many states already limit this coverage, legal battles are expected to follow.

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