Federal Court Upholds West Virginia's Trans Surgery Ban
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Federal Court Upholds West Virginias Ban on Gender-Transition Surgeries for Medicaid Recipients
A federal appeals court has ruled in favor of West Virginias ban on using Medicaid funds for gender-transition surgeries, marking the first time a federal appeals court has backed such a restriction. The unanimous decision by the fourth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a lower courts ruling that found the law discriminatory, stating that the ban targets specific medical procedures, not transgender individuals. The ruling follows the Supreme Courts rejection last year of a challenge to Tennessees ban on these treatments for minors. West Virginias attorney general praised the outcome, arguing it frees up money for proven treatments like those for cancer and heart disease. More than a dozen states now limit or prohibit Medicaid coverage for these procedures, reflecting a pushback in Republican-led areas.
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