Idaho Proposes Ban on Public Funds for Transgender Healthcare

Idaho lawmakers are set to vote on a bill that would prohibit the use of public funds for gender-affirming care, affecting state employees' health insurance and adults covered by Medicaid. If passed, Idaho would become the 10th state to ban Medicaid funding for gender-affirming care. Opponents argue that the bill violates equal protection and the federal Medicaid Act, and could lead to lawsuits. The legislation has sparked concerns about its potential impact on transgender individuals' access to care, and has drawn opposition from major medical groups.