​December 18, 2025

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Amanda Hils, Assistant Director for Media Relations, [email protected]

Statement from Secretary Seshamani on gender-affirming care 

“Maryland wholeheartedly supports the care needs of Maryland’s transgender and gender-expansive people. We will continue to follow evidence-based clinical guidance from leading medical organizations around comprehensive gender-affirming care while engaging with our transgender and gender-diverse youth with compassion, positivity, and hope.

Gender-affirming coverage under Medicaid remains unchanged. The Maryland Department of Health will continue to monitor the federal government’s proposed actions in this area, and work to minimize the negative impacts to the community, continue to meet the goals of the Maryland Trans Health Equity Act, and protect Medicaid services for the broader population.”