Connecticut Lawmakers Threaten Subpoena Over Hospital's Gender Care Agreement with DOJ
Connecticut House Human Services Committee co-chairs Matt Lesser and Jillian Gilchrest are threatening to subpoena Connecticut Children's Medical Center to obtain details of the hospital's settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice regarding gender-affirming care for minors. The DOJ announced in August 2026 that Connecticut Children's agreed to stop providing gender-affirming care to minors, including hormones and puberty blockers, and pay a monetary penalty plus $500,000 in additional medical care. The lawmakers sent a letter requesting copies of the agreement and all correspondence between the hospital and DOJ, citing state law granting committee chairs subpoena power. Connecticut Children's agreed to meet with lawmakers next week and stated it did not turn over patient health information during the investigation or settlement process.
State legislative scrutiny of the settlement could affect how other Medicaid-enrolled providers in Connecticut respond to federal pressure on gender-affirming care coverage, with potential implications for Medicaid non-discrimination requirements and provider network adequacy for covered services.
Behavioral Health · Managed Care
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