In Nebraska, LB574 bans best-practice surgical care for transgender youth, making surgery inaccessible in Nebraska for any trans person until they turn 19. The law is currently in effect.
Additionally, subsequent regulations from the Chief Medical Officer make hormone therapy and puberty-delaying medication time-consuming and difficult to access for youth under 19.
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.
In Nebraska, state Medicaid policy also excludes coverage for gender-affirming care for all ages.
The Campaign for Southern Equality, OutNebraska, and the ACLU of Nebraska are working with partners across Nebraska to provide resources and information to impacted families. Click here to learn more about the Trans Youth Emergency Project.
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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 North Dakota – 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 NE, navigate cruel bans on gender-affirming care. Every donation directly helps families through this crisis.
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