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Ohio Cuts Trans Care Funding; Massachusetts Expands Support

7/4/2025

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Ohio's Governor Mike DeWine has enacted a budget bill slashing Medicaid funding for trans-affirming mental health care, jeopardizing access for vulnerable individuals. In stark contrast, Massachusetts is stepping up, investing in gender-affirming care to safeguard rights during a time of federal ambiguity. The divide highlights the urgent need for equitable healthcare access.

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Story summary

Ohio's Governor Mike DeWine has enacted a budget bill slashing Medicaid funding for trans-affirming mental health care, jeopardizing access for vulnerable individuals. In stark contrast, Massachusetts is stepping up, investing in gender-affirming care to safeguard rights during a time of federal ambiguity. The divide highlights the urgent need for equitable healthcare access.