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HIV Providers Sue Over Ryan White Transgender Care Ban

6/14/2026

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HIV providers sued HHS and HRSA, challenging Ryan White rules that forbid acknowledging transgender patients.
The March guidelines bar Ryan White funds for gender-affirming hormone therapy despite the statute classifying it as outpatient care.
Plaintiffs allege the rules violate the Administrative Procedure Act, exceed authority, are discriminatory, and could worsen the HIV epidemic by deterring transgender patients.

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HIV providers sued HHS and HRSA, challenging Ryan White rules that forbid acknowledging transgender patients.
The March guidelines bar Ryan White funds for gender-affirming hormone therapy despite the statute classifying it as outpatient care.
Plaintiffs allege the rules violate the Administrative Procedure Act, exceed authority, are discriminatory, and could worsen the HIV epidemic by deterring transgender patients.