Susan's Place Logo

News:

Please be sure to review The Site terms of service, and rules to live by

Main Menu

ID says M but not on insurance...

Started by makipu, April 18, 2014, 11:43:07 AM

Previous topic - Next topic

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

makipu

Quote from: Brett on April 20, 2014, 10:48:58 PM
Changing sex meaning changing your sex legally - in a court of law.  Like Jack said, it depends on your state.  For mine, it is top surgery.  That is what I think many/most(?) states are.  So, for me, even though I am not on T, but since I have had top surgery, I could change my sex.  You are just going to have to manage with the I.D./driver's license as M and the medical insurans/car insurance/all insurance, as female.  How were you able to get your I.D. changed anyway if you are not on T or done anything body related?  What is the law(s) for your State around ID/license gender marker change?

I am not sure but even before I started T, I've been told that I could change it by filling the "Request for Gender Change on Driver's License/Identification Card" form and their signature but it took me a couple of months to make the decision to finally do it. Right now I am on (low dose) T though. Still I am worried if the doctors or even receptionist who check both cards will cause problems for me...
I am male because I say so and nothing more.
I don't have to look or act like one therefore.
  •  

Hex

Wanted to point out about the Medicaid covering surgeries, that it's going to be a very and I mean 5% or less chance that they will cover anything gender surgery related.
I'm over in Missouri and on Medicaid currently and have fine tooth combed through both the state base plan and the "supplement" network insurer they provide and they won't even cover a hysto unless your dr can give a legit medical reasoning (possibly life threatening such as cancer) ect. to be able to cover that procedure. Anything that would classify to them as "experimental" or just used to become "infertile" won't be covered.
I know for Missouri I have to pay out of pocket for my therapist, and my T. My insurance won't cover them. (Clarification on the therapist: They will cover gender therapy and psychologists BUT none that have the power to write letters for transitions such as T and surgery. That was a headache in it's own self)

As far as any other insurance companies, I have heard that you need to be classified as F with them if they do cover hysto surgeries since it's technically a female surgery and being marked male would most likely cause hiccups and possible non coverage.
I run a FtM blog where I pour my experiences out for others to read. Check it out!
My journey to becoming a transman





  •  

makipu

I was very surprised to find out that they will cover (SRS- I am guessing any of them?) "if the doctors can prove that it's medically necessary" by providing prior authorization.  Does anyone know about this with Medicaid?
I am male because I say so and nothing more.
I don't have to look or act like one therefore.
  •  

LordKAT

Medicare, not medicaid, will not summarily deny SRS. It doesn't mean it won't be denied, just that it will be considered.
  •