Federal Court Blocks ACA Transgender Healthcare Protections: What It Means for People With Disabilities and SSDI Applicants

In October 2025, a federal court decision in Mississippi struck down the Biden-era rule expanding transgender healthcare protections under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act. The ruling redefines how “sex discrimination” is interpreted in healthcare law—raising serious concerns about access, equity, and how transgender and disabled Americans document care in SSDI disability claims.