NCTE: "Yes Medicare Covers Hormones"

From the email blast from the National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) entitled Yes, Medicare Covers Hormones: We often hear from transgender people and doctors who are confused about what Medicare benefits do and don't cover. To address these questions, we've created a new resource that transgender beneficiaries and doctors need to see. The new resource explains that, while Medicare does not cover sex reassignment surgery, it does cover medically necessary hormone therapy and routine preventive care, regardless of the gender marker in one's records. It also details how to navigate the appeal process if you are denied coverage. As part of our ongoing federal aging policy agenda, NCTE will continue advocating for sex reassignment surgery coverage in Medicare and ensure that transgender needs are fully addressed in all public health programs. But what your doctor doesn't know can hurt you. Download and share this resource with doctors and providers to make sure you are getting the coverage you need. Sincerely, Mara Keisling Executive Director National Center for Transgender Equality For those of us trans people who are of, or near that age -- or are of that disability level -- to be enrolled in Medicare, this clarification regarding whether hormones are covered under Medicare is significant, and on a very basic level is just a good thing to know.

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