Federal Court Blocks Trump Administration Rule Excluding Gender-Affirming Care from ACA Benefits

A U.S. District Court in Massachusetts has ruled against a key provision of a Trump Administration rule that would have excluded certain types of gender-affirming care from essential health benefits under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This decision, secured by a multistate coalition led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, ensures that such care can qualify for ACA's financial protections.