Federal Judge Vacates Trump Administration Restrictions on ACA Gender-Affirming Care

A federal judge has struck down Trump administration restrictions on gender-affirming care under the Affordable Care Act while upholding other ACA policy changes. The ruling restores certain protections for gender-affirming care that had been rolled back by the administration. The decision affects coverage requirements for Medicaid managed care organizations and state agencies operating under ACA-aligned nondiscrimination standards. The ruling takes effect immediately, though appeals are likely.

Managed Care · Behavioral Health