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Action Alert!
Last month, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed new rules ([link removed]) that would restrict transgender youth’s access to medically necessary care. One proposal would put Medicare and Medicaid funding at risk for hospitals that provide gender-affirming care to trans and nonbinary youth under 18. Another would block Medicaid and CHIP from covering this care for young people under 18 and 19. These proposals are not yet in effect, but they would cause serious harm if finalized.
We can push back by submitting public comments to CMS. Visit our guide submitting public comments ([link removed]) to learn how to take action—comments must be submitted by Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
A Message from our Board of Directors Chair, Dr. Edith Guffey
"We are outraged by the news from Minneapolis where, on the heels of the murder of Renee Nicole Good, Alex Pretti's life was taken by ICE. Masked and unidentified agents are attacking protestors, taking people from their jobs and homes, and removing children from their schools and families. Everyone is someone's child, someone's loved one, and the people of Minneapolis and across the state and country deserve safety, fairness, and accountability, not fear and violence in their streets.
Our hearts ache for the family and friends of Alex, for the trauma of children terrorized by cruel and heartless ICE actions, and for all those impacted and affected by this tragedy and by these violent and inhumane so-called immigration enforcement actions. Your pain matters and your voices are heard. The people of PFLAG—including our chapters in Minnesota—are committed to continue uplifting your calls for justice and humane treatment for all families and immigrant communities."
-Dr. Edith Guffey (she/her) Chair, PFLAG National Board of Directors
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Resource: Our Children
Check out our publication, Our Children, for fresh and compassionate support for those who have just had a loved one come out to them. Full of useful knowledge, helpful tips, expert opinions and first-person stories, Our Children is a must read for anyone looking to learn more about how to support their LGBTQ+ loved ones.
Download the publication for free or purchase physical copies at: pflag.org/OurChildren ([link removed])
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