Trans News Friday: Oregon Picks Up the Tab
Last week we asked whether Oregon would keep paying for trans youth care when federal Medicaid money stops on October 13. Now we know: it will. This week also brought a federal appeals court win for trans Arizonans fixing their birth certificates, an Oklahoma ruling that slammed that same door, and $8.9 million from New York City for the clinics stepping in where big hospitals backed out. Here's what it all means for Portland, and what to do before Tuesday.
Trans News Friday: Oregon Sues Over Trans Youth Care
Oregon joined 21 states and D.C. in suing to stop the federal Medicaid cutoff for trans youth care. Plus: an HHS 'study' that doesn't hold up, and a big win for trans kids in California sports.
Trans News Friday: Medicaid Cuts, Seattle’s Welcome
The federal government cut Medicaid money for trans youth care starting October 13, and Seattle put $300,000 behind the groups welcoming trans people who are relocating. Plus, the Justice Department dropped its fight for trans kids' medical records at UPMC.

