Susan's Place Transgender Resources

http://www.care2.com/causes/medicare-will-finally-cover-gender-reassignment-surgery.html

I would not doubt that Fed coverage next year will also include SRS for the  G-girls and G-boys, good news anyway... to bad that does not includes me... but Ie still happy for thos who are in medicare

Now if only I were old enough to retire. I need a time machine so I can get it done now and then travel back.

OMG! i wasnt even thinking about reassignment surgery. this is awesome news just in case i do decide i want it! +1!

Briana, you will have a long wait. Medicare is for seniors. Now if the rest of the US will get on the ball, we might have something.

Quote from: LordKAT on June 02, 2014, 07:04:13 PM
Briana, you will have a long wait. Medicare is for seniors. Now if the rest of the US will get on the ball, we might have something.

i have medicare/medicaid through the state because of my financial situation and me being on SSI . i wouldnt have to worry about that really, but again, i dont think i will get SRS though. my bottom bits arent really the cause of my dysphoria

There is actually quite a difference between medicaid and medicare, but if you have it, good luck. I would love to see it work out for you.

I have already talked to my Therapist about this. They are going to make sure mine is approved by bleeding on the application for me. If you read it close they will try to deny on a needs basis so another reason to have a good Therapist who will word the application so it shows a definite need. I am so on track now! ;D

Gratzes. I'm jealous, can you tell? Seriously though, you deserve to have it and I'm glad a therapist is advocating your need.

Quote from: LordKAT on June 02, 2014, 07:31:59 PM
Gratzes. I'm jealous, can you tell? Seriously though, you deserve to have it and I'm glad a therapist is advocating your need.

I feel like a little girl on Christmas Eve waiting to see if the Barbie Castle is under the tree. Stand by now for the "I can't wait another day" topics from me!  ;D ;D ;D

Thing do seem to be picking up pace don't they? the movement is moving :) hugs and kisses to any and all Medicare covers :)

Quote from: Jessica MerrimanI feel like a little girl on Christmas Eve waiting to see if the Barbie Castle is under the tree.

Can't say I feel like that, exactly -- Barbie never did it for me... :icon_mrgreen:  But I feel sorta like the little boy in the Disney World commercial who says "I'm too excited to sleep!"

I've been one happy geezer since I heard this news! It means I'll have to wait at most three years for top surgery, instead of thinking all the time "Damn, I'll probably never be able to do this."

I am just pumped about this!

Now we need to take action to have these necessary procedures covered under the Affordable Care Act.
j

Congrats! 'Bout time. Welcome to the age of enlightenment :)

Quote from: LordKAT on June 02, 2014, 07:04:13 PM
Briana, you will have a long wait. Medicare is for seniors. Now if the rest of the US will get on the ball, we might have something.

A number of states, WA among them, have expanded medicare to low income people who qualify for it via ACA (Obamacare).  I am on it purely because of income, my age doesn't matter.  It would be available for me if I hadn't already had SRS.

I am not sure which states expanded it but if you are curious I would start with the 17 states where you can't get evicted or fired just for being trans :)

Ellie,
That's what comes from living in a civilized country.  You could move south a couple of hundred kilometers, and help us poor fools out.  We need all the Canadians we can get.
J

Quote from: Ducks on June 06, 2014, 12:00:33 PM
A number of states, WA among them, have expanded medicare to low income people who qualify for it via ACA (Obamacare).  I am on it purely because of income, my age doesn't matter.  It would be available for me if I hadn't already had SRS.

I am not sure which states expanded it but if you are curious I would start with the 17 states where you can't get evicted or fired just for being trans :)

You are confusing medicare with medicaid.

Sad that those on a limited income have to wait until age 65 to fully transition. I'm surprised the media hasn't run with this story -- about folks lining up at the senior center to board the bus to Trinidad Colorado. :laugh:

Quote from: JulieBlair on June 06, 2014, 12:13:16 PM
Ellie,
That's what comes from living in a civilized country.  You could move south a couple of hundred kilometers, and help us poor fools out.  We need all the Canadians we can get.
J

Thanks for the invite, Julie :) There are plenty of fools up here in C eh? N eh? D eh? for me to help :D

Quote from: LordKAT on June 06, 2014, 12:35:56 PM
You are confusing medicare with medicaid.

Read your post I quoted, you did say Medicare.  I get the two switched all the time, but, yeah Medicaid is for seniors, but Medicare covers SRS now. 

Quote from: Ducks on June 06, 2014, 01:36:36 PM
Read your post I quoted, you did say Medicare.  I get the two switched all the time, but, yeah Medicaid is for seniors, but Medicare covers SRS now.

well mine is covered through the adminstration of human services due to my income. from what i hear that is medicare, which would cover SRS if i decide to do it

Quote from: Ducks on June 06, 2014, 01:36:36 PM
Read your post I quoted, you did say Medicare.  I get the two switched all the time, but, yeah Medicaid is for seniors, but Medicare covers SRS now.

In reverse, medicare is seniors, medicaid is for low income.

http://www.diffen.com/difference/Medicaid_vs_Medicare

"While Medicare is a federal government-sponsored healthcare program primarily for seniors, Medicaid is for low-income families and is managed by both the state and federal governments. Medicare and Medicaid differ in terms of who they cover, how they are funded and governed. "

Quote from: LordKAT on June 07, 2014, 02:21:08 AM
In reverse, medicare is seniors, medicaid is for low income.

http://www.diffen.com/difference/Medicaid_vs_Medicare

"While Medicare is a federal government-sponsored healthcare program primarily for seniors, Medicaid is for low-income families and is managed by both the state and federal governments. Medicare and Medicaid differ in terms of who they cover, how they are funded and governed. "

^how i always remember it is this: We care for the elderly and we aid the poor.

Can't wait until it's covered under medicaid.

Medicare (yes actually Medicare and not medicaid, though I have both due to being disabled from birth) paid for the majority of my top surgery that was done in January this year. Just in case anyone was wondering if it really happens. Still was expensive of course given the nursing and specialized care I needed because of my disability. Did not read link, but got statements for coverage from Medicare as usual with "breast procedure" listed and the entire amount shown as covered, with me owing nothing. The code used was the usual one for FTM top surgery/chest reconstruction. At least, as far as I can tell.

And yet Medicare still is refusing to pay for my hormones prescription, something which should have been covered from the start... Go figure.

The ruling said it only covered surgery, not anything else.

Oh wow this is amazing! Overdue yes but to see it finally happen :)! Curious though I've already paid for my surgery for Dr Suporn this Nov will I now be able to claim coverage or is it too late seeing as I've already paid for it and everything?

In australia btw.

Bye x

I would guess it is too late.

And irrelevant in Australia; this is a US Medicare ruling. Also, Medicare doesn't cover health care received in other countries, except for a few very limited exceptions.

Quote from: LordKAT on June 07, 2014, 02:21:08 AM
In reverse, medicare is seniors, medicaid is for low income.

http://www.diffen.com/difference/Medicaid_vs_Medicare

"While Medicare is a federal government-sponsored healthcare program primarily for seniors, Medicaid is for low-income families and is managed by both the state and federal governments. Medicare and Medicaid differ in terms of who they cover, how they are funded and governed. "

Duh, I'm an idiot!  Why can't I get these two straight in my head!?  Thanks KAT for straightening me out


I hope since HHS has ended the exclusion for seniors, that they will expand that decision to Medicaid users.  I have seen indications this will happen but so far it hasn't.  Sorry for getting this wrong.