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An expert estimated 80% of trans adults in the state lost access to healthcare because of a new law. Ron DeSantis signed last month also made it difficult — even impossible — for many transgender adults to get treatment. AP Photo/Laura Bargfeld"For trans adults, it's devastating," said Kate Steinle, chief clinical officer at FOLX Health, which provides gender-affirming care to trans adults through telemedicine. Dunn estimates that 80% of trans adults in the state were getting their healthcare from a nurse practitioner and now have lost access. AP Photo/Laura BargfeldLucas, who transitioned eight years ago when he was 18, anticipates running out of hormone treatments in June.
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Dozens of transgender people in Florida are using crowdfunding to help them flee the state. In addition to banning gender-affirming care for transgender minors, the law places new restrictions on adults seeking treatment. Chelf began making plans to leave the state after Florida legislation caused her to lose access to gender affirming care. A marked increase in fundraisers to help trans people leave FloridaPeople have given more than $200,000 since January to fundraisers on GoFundMe started by trans people seeking to leave Florida, according to data from the platform. Sage Chelf shows her GoFundMe campaign to move out of Florida in Orlando, Fla., May 27, 2023.
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