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LGBT News Insurers in New York Must Cover Gender Reassignment Surgery

Discussion in 'Current Events, World News, & LGBT News' started by PlantSoul, Dec 10, 2014.

  1. PlantSoul

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    It's about time! Especially in a densely populated state like New York, a victory like this is pretty big.

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    Although I'm not sure how I feel about them calling dysphoria a psychological disorder.
     
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    A psychological disorder is merely a consistent pattern of psychological symptoms that affect multiple areas of life. These types of terms are stigmatized in society and automatically related to disorders such as schizophrenia or personality disorders; however, they don't have to be any more severe than anxiety disorder or anorexia.

    It can be tough to get over some of the connotations that come with these terms in society; however, it is an accurate classification.
     
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    Well it's good to know that my state is finally doing something right!