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Federal judge shuts down Trump's attempt to end ACA's gender-affirming care coverage
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· August 18, 2026
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Key takeaway This rule would have excluded certain gender-affirming procedures from subsidized essential health benefits in new insurance plans starting in 2026.
A federal judge has blocked a Trump administration provision aimed at removing gender-affirming care from the Affordable Care Act's essential health benefits. The ruling found that the Department of Health exceeded its authority with the Marketplace Integrity and Affordability Final Rule. This rule would have excluded certain gender-affirming procedures from subsidized essential health benefits in new insurance plans starting in 2026.
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The ruling is a significant development in the ongoing debate over healthcare coverage for gender-affirming care. Further details on the ruling and its implications are available from the source.
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Category: rights Published: August 18, 2026 Source: LGBTQ Nation Reading time: 1 min
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