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POLITICS & POLICY • UNITED STATES
Federal officials ask judge to block OPM gender-affirming care ban
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Federal officials urged a judge to block the Office of Personnel Management’s ban on coverage for gender-affirming care, according to Government Executive. The article says experts estimate 40,000 to 60,000 transgender federal workers have been or will be affected by the administration’s effort.
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Why it matters
The dispute concerns health coverage for transgender federal workers and could affect their access to covered treatments. The article does not state whether a judge has ruled or quantify effects on costs.
What happens next
A judge would need to act on the request; the article does not give a hearing date or decision timeline.