Trump Healthcare Reforms and Gender-Affirming Care Restrictions
The Trump administration's policies targeting healthcare access for vulnerable populations, including cancer patients and transgender individuals.
July 2025
Trump Administration Passes 'Big Beautiful Bill'
The 'Big Beautiful Bill' was passed, which included provisions for a trillion-dollar tax break for the top one percent. This legislation was linked to subsequent changes made to Medicaid.
Source ↗July 2026
Medicare and Medicaid Services Issue 'Medically Frail' Rule
Medicare and Medicaid services issued a new criterion, 'medically frail,' for Medicaid qualification. This rule requires applicants to meet work requirements unless they can prove they are too sick to comply.
Source ↗August 2026
HRCF and Correia & Puth sue Trump administration over healthcare coverage
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRCF) and the law firm Correia & Puth filed a class-action lawsuit. The suit targets the federal office of personnel management (OPM) for blocking insurance coverage of gender-affirming healthcare.
Source ↗Trump administration finalizes rule ending federal support for gender-affirming care
The Trump administration finalized a rule to end federal support for gender-affirming care. This rule affects coverage through Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (Chip).
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