TAMPA, Fla. — One week after Florida banned the use of Medicaid to pay for medical treatment of gender dysphoria, newly released data shows the number of transgender children getting such aid remains rare in Florida.
A dozen children diagnosed with gender dysphoria underwent surgeries over a 12-month period through June 30, according to a report released by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration on Monday.
The report lists only cases covered by Medicaid and omits those paid by private health insurance or other means. The actual number of children treated is likely higher.
