- Docket No.
- 1:26-cv-14051
- District Court
- Massachusetts
Goal
- Block enforcement of an agency action
- Declaration that agency action is unlawful
- Vacate agency action
Issues
Litigation Content
Why This Matters:
Why This Matters:
A coalition of states allege that a federal rule to prohibit the use of federal Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) funds for the treatment of gender dysphoria in young people violates the Administrative Procedure Act and the Spending Clause. The rule prohibits the use of federal funds for this care for Medicaid beneficiaries under age 18 and CHIP beneficiaries under age 19. The rule, the states argue, is inconsistent with federal law, imposes new financial burdens on states, and will make it harder for low-income families to afford the care they need.
Potential Impact:
Potential Impact:
The loss of federal Medicaid and CHIP funding for the treatment of gender dysphoria will prevent low-income transgender young people from obtaining the medically necessary care that they need. Federal attempts to override clinical standards maintained by states and professional associations undermines evidence-based treatment standards.