In Idaho, HB71, a law that prohibits best-practice medical care for transgender people under the age of 18; including hormone therapy, puberty blockers, and surgery is currently in effect. Litigation remains ongoing.
Youth can still access mental health care, which is not restricted or banned by this law. Youth and their families may also travel to access care in other states where gender-affirming care has not been restricted.
Additionally, Idaho has passed HB668, a policy that prohibits any public funds from being used to pay for gender-affirming healthcare for patients of any age. This means that state-sponsored insurance programs, including Idaho’s Medicaid insurance program and government employee insurance, cannot be used to help cover the cost of gender-affirming care; including surgery, hormone therapy, and puberty blockers. It also means that hospitals that receive state funding can no longer provide gender-affirming care to patients of any age. This law took effect July 1, 2024 but portions of it were blocked for plaintiffs in a legal challenge on the same day.
The Campaign for Southern Equality and Add the Words Idaho are working with partners across Idaho to provide resources and information to impacted families. Click here to learn more about the Trans Youth Emergency Project.
Partner Organizations
Resource Guide for Those Impacted by HB71
We know this is a very challenging time filled with many questions. The Campaign for Southern Equality, Add the Words Idaho, and other partners have developed a resource guide with up-to-date information and concrete resources about the law and how families can get support.
Digital Toolkit to Spread the Word
It is critical that we get the word out to families and young people about resources that are available, including support identifying in-state and out-of-state care and emergency funding. Thank you for helping to share information with your networks. Please use these templates to share information with your email lists, social media networks, and in-person community spaces.
Emergency Grants & Patient Navigation for Impacted Families
The Trans Youth Emergency Project offers custom 1-on-1 conversations with the families of transgender youth impacted by the anti-transgender healthcare law in Idaho – as well as rapid response emergency grants of $500 to help parents and caregivers to youth navigate this challenging time. Grants can be made to the parent/caregiver of an impacted youth. To learn more about these grants and to request one, fill out the form below. After filling out this form, a representative from the Trans Youth Emergency Project will reach out to you via email to begin assisting you.
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Your gift to the Trans Youth Emergency Project helps families of transgender youth in states across the country, including ID, navigate cruel bans on gender-affirming care. Every donation directly helps families through this crisis.
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