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Trump’s administration is backing off a controversial plan to cut federal funding for gender-affirming care for youth — a move that could have shuttered Medicaid and Medicare support. After fierce backlash from advocates and providers, the rule now looks unlikely to be finalized, offering a temporary win for transgender youth and families. While state laws like Ohio’s still restrict care — allowing only pre-April 2024 treatments — the federal threat has been averted, proving that advocacy and legal pressure can halt harmful policies — even as the broader fight for equitable healthcare rages on.

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