A Florida judge has struck down a ruling that banned Medicaid payments for transgender healthcare in the state.

<div class="block">A Florida judge has struck down a ruling that banned Medicaid payments for transgender healthcare in the state.</div>

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Judge Strikes Down Florida's Ban on Transgender Medicaid

A Florida judge has struck down a rule that banned Medicaid payments for transgender health care in the state. US district Judge Robert Hinkle said, quote, gender identity is real and added that the rule which is supported by Governor Ron de Santis violated the constitutional right to equal protection under the 14th amendment as well as violated federal Medicaid statute and Affordable Care Act's prohibition of sex discrimination. Transgender Medicare has become a major issue nationwide. According to the human rights campaign, there are currently 27 states that have passed or are considering policies to ban gender affirming care for minors.