Kaiser said it will still provide patients referrals for gender-affirming care surgeries “to the extent those services are available,” according to a spokesperson.

Kaiser Permanente has announced it will be pausing gender-affirming surgeries for patients who are under the age of 19.

Kaiser became the latest health care provider to change its gender-affirming care policy starting August 29, in response to efforts by the Trump administration to restrict access.

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The rally at Kaiser Permanente’s San Francisco Medical Center came after the California health care giant said it was pausing gender-affirming surgeries for patients younger than 19.

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Citing the federal legal climate, however, Kaiser opted to pause gender-affirming surgical treatment for patients under 19. All other gender-affirming care will continue to be available.