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Florida Follows Tennessee, Denies Gender-Affirming Care for Adults

7/17/2025

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In the wake of a Supreme Court decision permitting Tennessee to ban gender-affirming care for minors, Florida officials are seizing the opportunity to deny coverage for adults. Yet, plaintiffs assert that this ruling does not justify discrimination, insisting their lawsuit against Florida's actions remains strong and unaffected.

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Story summary

In the wake of a Supreme Court decision permitting Tennessee to ban gender-affirming care for minors, Florida officials are seizing the opportunity to deny coverage for adults. Yet, plaintiffs assert that this ruling does not justify discrimination, insisting their lawsuit against Florida's actions remains strong and unaffected.