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WPATH Standards of Care?

Discussion in 'Physical & Sexual Health' started by leebug, Nov 18, 2014.

  1. leebug

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    I made my first appointment on the path to transition!

    In the meantime the trans advocate instructed me to navigate my insurance options concerning coverage so we know what's what when I get there. My policy states:

    "Benefits follow the current World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) Standards of Care"

    but when I went to the WPATH site to see what those were they wanted to sell me it for 45$?! Is there some other resource for patients? Feels weird to have to pay to find out what my policy covers. Or maybe I was looking in the wrong place on the site?

    Thanks for any help,
    Bug
     
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  3. leebug

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    I think that is exactly it, Kumawool, thank you! I have been a bit overwhelmed lately wading through the information and trying to sort out what is actually relevant to my situation. I appreciate your help. Have a great day.