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Appeals Courts Uphold Medicaid Bans; Oklahoma Bill Moves Forward

4/25/2026

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Federal appeals courts are extending the Supreme Court’s Skrmetti ruling to uphold bans on Medicaid funding for gender-affirming care, prompting Oklahoma legislation.
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court upheld West Virginia’s Medicaid ban for all ages, prompting Governor Patrick Morrissey to praise the decision as protecting women’s sports and safe spaces.
In Oklahoma, a bill barring public money from covering gender-transition services passed an 11-2 committee vote and awaits final approval.

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Federal appeals courts are extending the Supreme Court’s Skrmetti ruling to uphold bans on Medicaid funding for gender-affirming care, prompting Oklahoma legislation.
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court upheld West Virginia’s Medicaid ban for all ages, prompting Governor Patrick Morrissey to praise the decision as protecting women’s sports and safe spaces.
In Oklahoma, a bill barring public money from covering gender-transition services passed an 11-2 committee vote and awaits final approval.