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Transgender teens sue Arizona for denying Medicaid coverage for gender confirmation surgery

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complaint, filed by the National Center for Lesbian Rights against the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, D.H. and Doe argue that chest reconstruction is medically necessary to treat their gender dysphoria.

Because of the current ban on Medicaid dollars being used for transition-related care, the teens claim they have experienced both physical and psychological harm.D.H.

claims that because he has had to resort to wearing a binder to flatten his chest, he is subjected to intense pain and discomfort, which affects his ability to focus on school and homework, and prevents him from engaging in prolonged or intense physical activity, including dancing, an activity that previously brought him much enjoyment.

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