NYU Langone Health, a significant hospital in Manhattan, is set to permanently end its transgender treatment program for minors. This decision comes after the Trump administration indicated it might revoke federal funding for institutions providing care for transgender youth.
The hospital noted that the discontinuation of its program, which catered to minors seeking gender-related care, is partially influenced by “the current regulatory environment.”
A spokesperson for NYU Langone stated, “Given the recent resignation of our medical director and the current regulatory pressures, we have made the challenging choice to shut down our Transgender Youth Health Program.” They expressed a commitment to supporting patients during this transition, although they clarified that this change does not impact their pediatric mental health services, which will continue as is.
The hospital’s care is now being categorized under “Gender and Sexuality Services,” diverging from the previous “Transgender Youth Health Program” label. NYU Langone was among several prominent medical facilities to suspend gender-affirming care for younger individuals late last year in response to federal threats regarding funding.
In another context, Mayor Zoran Mamdani had pledged to allocate $65 million of taxpayer money to public utilities assisting transgender residents, including youth.
On a similar note, Baystate Health, the largest healthcare provider in Western Massachusetts, also revealed it would no longer prescribe gender-affirming hormone therapy to individuals under 18 due to similar funding concerns.
While NYU Langone plans to continue offering counseling services, it will now direct minor transgender patients to local providers for their prescription needs. “This decision ensures that patients receive the expertise and continuity of care they require and reflects the changing regulatory landscape that jeopardizes substantial Medicaid and Medicare funding,” the spokesperson commented.
They added that nearly 70 percent of Baystate Health’s patients are dependent on Medicaid and Medicare, emphasizing their responsibility to preserve access to care for all patients in the community.
