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HHS promises final rule on pediatric gender-affirming care bans for Medicare still coming

Despite reports of delays, HHS confirms it is proceeding with a final rule that would bar providers offering pediatric gender-affirming care from receiving Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement. HHS rebuked a recent report claiming that a controversial proposal to add pediatric gender-affirming...

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Verified · July 30, 2026