Parents of transgender kids warned California for months. State officials are rushing to find money before the Oct. 13 deadline.

IN SUMMARY

  • Lawmakers say the Medi-Cal program needs $10 million to pay for gender-affirming care for minors after the Trump administration cut funding.
  • Parents of transgender children say the state should have prepared sooner to prevent gaps in care.
  • RedSeries (she/her)@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
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    2 months ago

    That’s under ~$7k/yr per kid for their gender affirming care and related appointments. That sounds reasonable given the cost of healthcare I’ve encountered in the US. What point are you making?