AG Bonta issued a statement opposing two newly proposed rules by the Trump Administration: One that would prohibit federal reimbursement for gender-affirming care for minors in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and another that would prohibit providers who perform gender-affirming care on minors from participating in the Medicaid and Medicare programs.

“These proposed rules are the Trump Administration’s latest attempt to strip Americans of the care they need to live as their authentic selves. These rules are not only cruel, they’re also unlawful. It’s important to note these proposals are far from final. If the Trump Administration puts forth final rules similar to these proposals, we stand ready to use every tool in our toolbox to prevent them from ever going into effect. Despite these proposals, medically necessary gender-affirming care remains protected by California law. We will fight these proposed rules to ensure Californians maintain access to the medical care they need to thrive.” – AG Bonta