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Community Conversation => Transgender talk => Topic started by: nonconformingHindu on September 19, 2015, 04:02:39 PM

Title: Transition Issues
Post by: nonconformingHindu on September 19, 2015, 04:02:39 PM
Hello,
I'm androgynous but would like to receive hormone therapy. The problem is a). I have no idea where to get the therapy (I live approximately 20 minutes south of Boston) and b). I never had a job and I'm currently looking for  one. The point: I can't afford it  :'(. If you could help me with any of the above, that would be a huge relief!
Title: Re: Transition Issues
Post by: KristinaM on September 19, 2015, 09:10:45 PM
You'll want to get insurance probably before seeking trans therapy/care from a provider. Can you go on Obamacare? I have no experience with that, but I hear it's free for people who don't have or can't afford private insurance.

And check out Planned Parenthood for HRT possibly. It's a nationwide institution, and since it offers HRT here in NC, it should do the same up your way. And see if Massachusetts operates under the Informed Consent model...
Title: Re: Transition Issues
Post by: Sydney_NYC on September 20, 2015, 12:29:53 AM
I've heard great things about Fenway Health (http://fenwayhealth.org/care/medical/transgender-health/) in Boston. They offer Informed Consent and I believe they do a sliding scale similar to Callen-Lorde in my area that costs next to nothing if your income is low enough. The Trans Health Program Information hotline can be reached at 875-313-6589.