# New Mexico maintains funding for gender-affirming care despite federal cuts

New Mexico state officials announced they will continue funding gender-affirming care for minors, stepping in after federal funding cuts threatened these services. The decision protects access to care for transgender youth in the state. This matters as other states face similar federal funding pressures, making New Mexico a key counterexample in the ongoing national debate.

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## Sources

### Health
- [The Guardian Health](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/24/new-mexico-gender-affirming-care-minors-medicaid) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:00:33 GMT