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Title: Gender dysphoria treatment included in proposed mental health services overhaul
Post by: stephaniec on January 30, 2016, 11:53:55 PM
Gender dysphoria treatment included in proposed mental health services overhaul

http://www.militarytimes.com/story/military/benefits/health-care/2016/01/29/gender-dysphoria-treatment-included-proposed-mental-health-services-overhaul/79531628/

Military Times/By Patricia Kime, Military Times 4:32 p.m. EST January 29, 2016

"The Pentagon is poised to make significant changes to its mental health benefits for troops, families and retirees, to include eliminating limits on inpatient services and allowing Tricare to cover hormone therapy for transgender individuals,"
Title: Gender dysphoria treatment included in proposed mental health services overhaul
Post by: Deborah on January 31, 2016, 12:26:19 AM
Well that is certainly welcome news :-).  I'll be able to go see my therapist again.  Still no plans to cover any surgeries though.


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