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Department of Health and Human Services bans Medicaid and Medicare coverage for gender-affirming care.

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Under the Reagan administration, the Department of Health and Human Services declares that gender-affirming care, such as hormone therapy and surgeries, are "experimental" and therefore not eligible for coverage under federal insurance programs. Most private health insurance companies follow suit in banning coverage.