Access to gender-affirming care for transgender youth is ending, Rady Children’s Hospital announced Tuesday.
The change, which evidently took patients and parents by surprise, came amid a pressure campaign from the Trump administration and its allies, canceling care by February 6.
Care will reportedly continue for patients 19 and older, for now.
In response to a request for more information, Rady sent out a statement saying that they are ending this care in response to a federal pressure campaign and “escalating federal actions,” during which they have been referred to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General to be investigated.
“Taken together, these developments affect our role and responsibilities as a provider participating in federal programs such as Medicaid and Medicare, which are essential to caring for all children and families in our communities,” the statement said. “For these reasons, we will no longer be providing gender-affirming medical interventions, procedures and prescriptions.
“This was a very difficult decision, made to ensure we can continue serving all children and families across the communities we serve.”
Rady added that their care teams are communicating with affected patients and families for next steps, and that they remain committed to the dignity of all their patients.
The TransFamily Support Services and the Alliance for TransYouth Rights are calling for a peaceful protest at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24, at Rady Children’s Hospital, 3020 Children’s Way. “We urge you to join us as we stand against clinic closures and defend access to gender-affirming care for trans youth,” said the announcement.
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