Idaho Bans Medicaid for Transgender Procedures | The Epoch Times
Idaho Governor Brad Little signed a bill Wednesday that prevents individuals enrolled in the state Medicaid program from being covered for transgender-related treatments.
House Bill 668 prohibits Idaho s Medicaid program from reimbursing or offering coverage for gender transition procedures, applicable to both minors and adults. Such procedures include both surgical and medical interventions. The prohibition applies to other public funds as well. The bill was passed with 58 11 votes in the House of Representatives and the Senate by 26 8. On March 27, Mr. Little signed the bill into law, which will come into effect on July 1.The bill is applicable to gender transition procedures used for altering an individual s appearance in order to affirm the perception of their sex, which is inconsistent with the individual s biological sex.
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Don’t forget — tomorrow is Trans Visibility Day, or something, the White House has just announced. It’s also Easter.