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Title: Breaking New Ground on Health Coverage for Transsexuals
Post by: LostInTime on November 21, 2006, 09:06:20 AM
Post by: LostInTime on November 21, 2006, 09:06:20 AM
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A South Florida woman has broken down barriers for transsexuals by being approved for an individual health insurance policy.
Although the 56-year-old woman is in good physical and mental health, she found it nearly impossible to obtain health insurance. The reason: She completed gender reassignment surgery six months ago.
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Only Humana Health Insurance, through its Humana One individual division, provided the woman with comprehensive individual health coverage following the usual application process, including a complete physical and laboratory tests.
A South Florida woman has broken down barriers for transsexuals by being approved for an individual health insurance policy.
Although the 56-year-old woman is in good physical and mental health, she found it nearly impossible to obtain health insurance. The reason: She completed gender reassignment surgery six months ago.
[...]
Only Humana Health Insurance, through its Humana One individual division, provided the woman with comprehensive individual health coverage following the usual application process, including a complete physical and laboratory tests.