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Kaiser Permanente Halts Gender-Affirming Surgeries for Patients Under 19 in Oregon
UNITED STATES, JUL 24 – Kaiser Permanente cited federal investigations and funding restrictions as reasons for pausing surgeries for under-19 patients, affecting over 12 million members nationwide.
- Kaiser Permanente announced it will suspend all surgical procedures related to gender transition for individuals younger than 19 beginning August 29, 2025, at its facilities nationwide, including those in Oregon.
- Kaiser made the decision amid increasing federal scrutiny, legal challenges, and regulatory pressure stemming from the Trump administration's actions since January 2025.
- Kaiser consulted extensively with internal and external experts and emphasized it will continue providing nonsurgical care while meeting with regulators and families to find a responsible path forward.
- Federal authorities have subpoenaed over 20 doctors and clinics as part of an investigation into gender-affirming treatment for minors, while Oregon law permits individuals aged 15 and older to access such care without needing parental consent.
- The temporary halt could affect over half a million Kaiser members residing in Oregon and Southwest Washington, sparking strong responses from advocacy organizations and public officials concerned about access to care and the legal protections of transgender youth.
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(The Center Square) – The nation’s largest nurses’ union is blasting Kaiser Permanente for pausing gender-affirming surgeries for patients under 19 starting next month, due to pending litigation and pressure
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Kaiser Permanente halts gender-affirming surgeries for patients under 19 in Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Kaiser Permanente will no longer provide gender-affirming surgeries to patients under 19, beginning Aug. 29. Kaiser is the first healthcare provider in Oregon to announce changes to its gender-affirming care for transgender and nonbinary people. Kaiser Permanente on Lawrence Expressway in Santa Clara, Calif., on Oct. 6, 2021. (Harika Maddala/ Bay City News) "Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to providing safe, high-quality,…
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