I have been having problems with my health insurance. Before I was insured through my Dad and his job but he lost his job and I lost my insurance as a result. So I switched to Medi-Cal, a government paid insurance in California. I just got my Medi-cal recently and refilled my Spironolactone (Testosterone blockers) without a problem and it was free compared to the 5$ I paid for my old insurance. However, when it came time to refill my Estrogen Patches I was informed that I was denied coverage because of my gender. It's been a stressful day on the phone with my DR. and Pharmacy all day trying to find a temporary work around. Which I was able to get a generic brand which is cheaper but my insurance still denied to cover that. With the app GoodRX I was able to find a coupon for 40$ a week (when you pay out of pocket). As opposed to 100-300$ a week for the Minivelle patches (out of pocket). I was wondering what insurance covers the implants, lasers. etc. ? I am starting the process to officially have my gender changed legally so that they can no long deny me for my "gender". What concerns me is when I do that, will I then be denied coverage for the testosterone blockers? Ugh. SO stressed over all of this. I've been on HRT for 1 Year and 5 Months. Not having access to my patches has been driving me nuts. The generic brand (Estradiol) is a HUGE patch compared to the one I was taking for so long and may even fall off when it gets wet. I would really appreciate any advice! xo
