Transition-Related Health Costs Now Covered for Trans Federal Employees

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Transition-Related Health Costs Now Covered for Trans Federal Employees

http://www.advocate.com/politics/transgender/2015/06/23/federal-employees-health-benefits-program-must-cover-transgender-tra

Th Advocate.com
BY  Bil Browning
June 23 2015 9:59 PM ET  UPDATED: June 24 2015 7:17 AM ET

Starting in 2016, insurance companies that participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program must include transition-related coverage for transgender government workers.

The Obama Administration quietly announced a huge change for transgender government workers: effective January 1, 2016, insurance companies that participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program must include transition-related coverage.

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Great news for Federal Employees - now if we could only get universal coverage mandated. Time to start a movement #NomoreTransExclusions. Several states already mandate insurance coverage. Gender transition is no longer "esperimental." It is a proven treatment for those suffering gender dysphoria. #TransitionSavesLives, not to mention depression, anxiety, drug and alcohol abuse, and a multitude of other maladies.