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California Seeks $10 Million to Save Medi-Cal Gender Care

8/26/2026

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California lawmakers are seeking $10 million emergency funding to preserve gender-affirming care for Medi-Cal minors.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services rule banning federal reimbursement for minors takes effect on Oct. 13.
About 1,500 Medi-Cal children could lose puberty blockers, hormones, and related treatments without state action.
Assemblymember Chris Ward (D-San Diego) urged the state to stand up for low-income transgender youth.

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California lawmakers are seeking $10 million emergency funding to preserve gender-affirming care for Medi-Cal minors.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services rule banning federal reimbursement for minors takes effect on Oct. 13.
About 1,500 Medi-Cal children could lose puberty blockers, hormones, and related treatments without state action.
Assemblymember Chris Ward (D-San Diego) urged the state to stand up for low-income transgender youth.