UPMC’s pact with feds on gender-affirming care may not last 10 years
A federal agreement regarding gender-affirming care at UPMC may be shortened due to ongoing legal challenges and upcoming elections. Local advocates express concern over the potential for an early expiration of the pact.
Between a Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission case and the 2028 election, agreements between the Department of Justice and Pittsburgh’s big health system could end before 2036. Trans community members say even two years is too long.
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