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Study: Gender-Affirming Care Could Save Australia $42 Million

2/13/2026

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A new Australian study finds publicly funded gender-affirming care could save taxpayers millions and boost the economy.
The research shows improved access reduces mental health service usage among transgender people.
On average, those on hormone therapy require fewer mental health services.
The authors estimate expanding funding for gender-affirming surgeries could save Medicare over $42 million in five years and ease gender dysphoria distress.

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A new Australian study finds publicly funded gender-affirming care could save taxpayers millions and boost the economy.
The research shows improved access reduces mental health service usage among transgender people.
On average, those on hormone therapy require fewer mental health services.
The authors estimate expanding funding for gender-affirming surgeries could save Medicare over $42 million in five years and ease gender dysphoria distress.