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Title: Kaiser Norcal - The basics of their TG services
Post by: Another Nikki on June 18, 2017, 06:38:18 PM
Post by: Another Nikki on June 18, 2017, 06:38:18 PM
I'm a Kaiser member in the Northern California area. I'm ready to start gender counseling, and in 12 months or so, probably low dose hrt (at least to start ;) ). I can do it outside of my healthcare plan, but really, as i travel down this road, im thinking it may be better to do everything inside Kaiser i can, since i'll need an endo, labs, etc.
1. What's the first step? Tell my GP?
2. Anyone think of a reason i should do counseling and possibly hrt outside of Kaiser? There's a gender resource center nearby that offers both. I can come up with the cash, but covered under my plan would be better, especially since i want to start laser this fall.
3. Any experience feedback, positive or negative?
TIA,
-n
1. What's the first step? Tell my GP?
2. Anyone think of a reason i should do counseling and possibly hrt outside of Kaiser? There's a gender resource center nearby that offers both. I can come up with the cash, but covered under my plan would be better, especially since i want to start laser this fall.
3. Any experience feedback, positive or negative?
TIA,
-n
Title: Re: Kaiser Norcal - The basics of their TG services
Post by: Dena on June 18, 2017, 07:22:34 PM
Post by: Dena on June 18, 2017, 07:22:34 PM
The feed back from other threads is that Kaiser has a complete program for transitioning from HRT to GCS and FFS. They even have voice therapist available for training your voice. I would highly recommend you investigate what is available in your area as it will save you a huge amount of money and you should receive quality care.
Title: Re: Kaiser Norcal - The basics of their TG services
Post by: Dani on June 19, 2017, 09:41:33 AM
Post by: Dani on June 19, 2017, 09:41:33 AM
Also, investigate if Kaiser will allow for out of network referrals. What ever you do, get prior approval or it may be denied.