US Court of Appeals rules against West Virginia Medicaid’s coverage policy for trans surgeries
WBOY - 2024-04-29T18:25:21.000Z

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has issued another ruling striking down a West Virginia law, this time the state Medicaid Program's decision not to cover certain surgeries for the purpose of gender affirmation.

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