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4th Circuit: Gender Identity Is A Protected Characteristic, Blocks State Coverage Bans
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that bans on transgender care by Medicaid and state plans are unconstitutional, recognizing transgender people as a protected class and declaring such exclusions as discriminatory based on gender identity and sex. This decision upholds lower court rulings against North Carolina and West Virginia, which had denied gender-affirming care to transgender state employees and Medicaid recipients, dismissing state arguments that the exclusions applied equally to all individuals.
The recent spending bill introduced by Congress, which is designed to prevent a government shutdown, managed to omit most of the conservative policy riders aimed at limiting LGBTQ+ protections, including those against gender-affirming care and transgender athletes. Amidst significant negotiations and Republican efforts to enforce these provisions, the final bill…
Corinne S. Heinen, MD This article provides context on the experiences and medical care of individuals who experience gender dysphoria for the benefit of oral and maxillofacial surgeons. The mechanism of action, effects, and side effects of medical therapies used for gender-affirming care are reviewed. Specific guidance for anesthetic care is given.…
Click this link to read the original article at thewholeu.uw.edu. Check out this article from The Whole U, which highlights the critical importance of uplifting transgender voices, shares some history of the movements, as well as few featured stories from members of UW community, including the work of Sean Johnson,…
