Gender-Related Care and Spending Among Youth in Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program

This cross-sectional study identifies the nationwide utilization rates and costs of gender-affirming hormone therapy, puberty blockers, and surgical procedures among transgender and gender-diverse youths in the US.

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JAMA Pediatrics
Published
2026-02-23
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1001/jamapediatrics.2025.6315
Primary Topic
LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
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Gender-Related Care and Spending Among Youth in Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program

Jiro Maeda
JAMA Pediatrics
LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
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Gender-Related Care and Spending Among Youth in Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program

Jiro Maeda
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Abstract

This cross-sectional study identifies the nationwide utilization rates and costs of gender-affirming hormone therapy, puberty blockers, and surgical procedures among transgender and gender-diverse youths in the US.

JAMA Pediatrics
Congressional Budget Office (US)
Gender equality
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LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
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