Health Insurance Coverage

DapperButch · 01-25-2016, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Galahad

Thank you for the links. I didn't have the WPATH one. I need to use my insurance unfortunately. I finally found a therapist nearby nearby who takes lgb clients at least. She hasn't cancelled the appt yet.

I wrote you back in the other thread, with the assumption you were seeing a "gender therapist". This is not the same as someone who works with lesbian, gay, bi clients, but I am sure you know that. Sexual orientation has nothing to do with gender. LGB is certainly better than nothing, though!

So, did you call any of the therapists on those lists who are closest to you and ask for a recommendation? I assume you asked the therapist you talked with if she knew someone. Sometimes the insurance companies don't have their in network provider list up to date on your insurance web site and you should call.

You know, WPATH standards no longer require a therapist letter for T. Some docs will give it through "informed consent", only. Did you look into that? Meaning, did you call the place where you plan to get your T and ask if they need a therapist letter in order to start T?

Galahad · 01-25-2016, 10:35 PM

I haven't found any therapist on the list close by. I must use my insurance and from the bits I read, they require a therapist for two years before surgery. I thought the T letter wasn't necessary anymore, but I have not looked at the insurance any further. I am hoping this therapist will work out ok. The others are a 3 hr bus ride away. Not something I can do right now. I will ask her for recommendations if it turns out she doesn't want to work with me. I can even apply for the CHIPA again.

01-25-2016, 10:35 PM	#2
Galahad Member How Do You Identify?: do I have to? Relationship Status: single Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: I.E. Southern California Posts: 425 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,300 Thanked 339 Times in 151 Posts Rep Power: 1446604	I haven't found any therapist on the list close by. I must use my insurance and from the bits I read, they require a therapist for two years before surgery. I thought the T letter wasn't necessary anymore, but I have not looked at the insurance any further. I am hoping this therapist will work out ok. The others are a 3 hr bus ride away. Not something I can do right now. I will ask her for recommendations if it turns out she doesn't want to work with me. I can even apply for the CHIPA again.