Community Conversation => Transsexual talk => Male to female transsexual talk (MTF) => Topic started by: Annaiyah on March 23, 2016, 09:58:41 AM Return to Full Version
Title: Will Medicare cover my SRS with Dr. McGinn?
Post by: Annaiyah on March 23, 2016, 09:58:41 AM
Post by: Annaiyah on March 23, 2016, 09:58:41 AM
First of all, I don't know why I'm even asking at this time. At the time I posted this thread, I haven't yet had FFS and I want that and everything else transition-related to be complete prior to my SRS. Though I do not yet know who will be doing my FFS I do know I would like to have Dr. Christine McGinn to do my SRS at the Papillion Center.
My question is to anyone who have been treated by Dr. McGinn, particularly who have had SRS genital surgery. Do any of you know if or not she accepts Medicare. What I heard was that the government recently lifted the ban on Medicare covering GRS but at that time, or possibly even now and perhaps it may change a few years or so from now, Medicare would only partially cover SRS and it was up to the patient herself to cover the rest or any deductibles.
My question is to anyone who have been treated by Dr. McGinn, particularly who have had SRS genital surgery. Do any of you know if or not she accepts Medicare. What I heard was that the government recently lifted the ban on Medicare covering GRS but at that time, or possibly even now and perhaps it may change a few years or so from now, Medicare would only partially cover SRS and it was up to the patient herself to cover the rest or any deductibles.
Title: Re: Will Medicare cover my SRS with Dr. McGinn?
Post by: stephaniec on March 23, 2016, 10:25:33 AM
Post by: stephaniec on March 23, 2016, 10:25:33 AM
well, if she accepts Medicare you'll probably need a supplemental insurance. The surgeon I'm dealing with will accept Medicare but to cover all the other costs involved I need a supplemental .
Title: Re: Will Medicare cover my SRS with Dr. McGinn?
Post by: Jenna Marie on March 23, 2016, 11:11:27 AM
Post by: Jenna Marie on March 23, 2016, 11:11:27 AM
Most surgeons also require you to pay up front and then be reimbursed by the insurance company; the only one I know who does not is Rumer. (Well, and Brassard with the Canadian health system, but that's irrelevant to a US citizen.)
Title: Re: Will Medicare cover my SRS with Dr. McGinn?
Post by: Laura_7 on March 23, 2016, 11:19:16 AM
Post by: Laura_7 on March 23, 2016, 11:19:16 AM
Quote from: Jenna Marie on March 23, 2016, 11:11:27 AM
(Well, and Brassard with the Canadian health system )
Brassard is accredited in Michigan ...
*hugs*
Title: Re: Will Medicare cover my SRS with Dr. McGinn?
Post by: Jenna Marie on March 23, 2016, 11:22:21 AM
Post by: Jenna Marie on March 23, 2016, 11:22:21 AM
Laura : Yes, but I phrased that deliberately. He ONLY accepts payment from the insurance company directly when it's the Canadian health system. :) If he's going to be involved with a US health insurance company, he too requires payment up front from the patient (who is then reimbursed).