Protect Trans Youth Healthcare

Public Comments Due by Feb 17, 2026

SUBMIT YOUR PUBLIC COMMENTS ASAP to the Equity California Portal! If they close before the final submission date of February 17, you can submit DIRECTLY to the Federal Register. Information below.

The federal government has proposed two new regulations that could make it virtually impossible for transgender youth to access the gender affirming health care they need. These proposed rules would:

• Block Medicaid and CHIP funding for gender-affirming care for transgender youth; and
• Punish hospitals and providers that offer this care by revoking their ability to access Medicare and Medicaid altogether.
• Submit Comments asap, before Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at the Equality California EQCA Public Comment Portal
• Note: HRC has closed their comments portal.
• Sample letter to send out to friends and allies with additional instructions on how to submit a public response.
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IF the Equality California portal closes before February 17, you can still submit DIRECTLY to the Federal Register for each proposed rule. You can submit your personalized comments on the proposed rules via these links:

• Hospital Conditions of Participation Proposed Rule
• Medicaid & CHIP Funding Restriction Proposed Rule

Resources

• “Why YOU Should Care About Gender Affirming Care” / Check out the resources — Community, Legal/Policy, and Health! / Panel Discussion TBA on Community TV and QYTF Website)
• Santa Cruz Trans
• Trans Teen Project

Your Voice Counts!