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Started by ThatGirl2147, January 22, 2016, 01:47:36 AM
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Quote from: Ms Grace on January 22, 2016, 04:49:50 AMI don't know if we have any members specifically from your area, if we do I hope they can help. Have you considered trying to find a local LGBT support group, they might be able to help?
Quote from: Laura_7 on January 22, 2016, 05:28:39 AMYou could have a look here:https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,105294.msg794094.html#msg794094https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,105294.msg790331.html#msg790331hugs
Quote from: Laura_7 on January 22, 2016, 12:01:03 PMhttp://www.vitals.com/doctors/Dr_Richard_Wynn/reviewsIts possible they relocated ... you might phone there...This list might help :https://www.carolinapartners.com/uploads/documents/March_14_GSDS_Transgender_Provider_Resources_-.pdfAnother idea might be plannedparenthood ...hugs
Quote from: ThatGirl2147 on January 22, 2016, 12:53:02 PMPlanned Parenthood?
Quote from: Laura_7 on January 22, 2016, 12:57:22 PMYes. Depending on location some do hrt ...or they might know someone who does.hugs
Quote from: ThatGirl2147 on January 22, 2016, 01:25:52 PMI see. If there's one around here, I'll have to check it out. Thanks, Laura.
Quote from: WendyA on January 23, 2016, 05:06:29 AMI use Planned Parenthood in Raleigh NC. The other two in NC (that I know of) that do HRT are Chapel Hill and Asheville. If they are providing HRT in Charlotte that would be relatively recently started, but I wouldn't be surprised.
Quote from: ThatGirl2147 on January 24, 2016, 12:19:33 AMThat's what I've found out, too. Not heard anything about Charlotte's office doing it, so the next closest one is Asheville. What can you tell me about Planned Parenthood's services? Do they accept insurance?
Quote from: WendyA on January 24, 2016, 12:41:46 AMIf you go to the Asheville PP web page it has the following information on insurance."Insurance Plans AcceptedIf you don't have insurance, you may be able to get covered under Obamacare. From November 1, 2015, to January 31, 2016, you can sign up for affordable health insurance. With or without insurance, you can always come to us for your health care. Aetna Blue Cross Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Shield Cigna Coventry Medcost Medicaid Oxford United Health Care"
Quote from: ThatGirl2147 on January 22, 2016, 01:47:36 AMCan anyone from this area recommend a doctor or two I can talk to about getting this train moving and starting hormone therapy? Or, least point me in the right direction?
Quote from: Amy1988 on January 27, 2016, 06:28:04 PMGet an appointment with Dr Holly Savoy in Charlotte. She is a psychologist who works with transgendered people. She will provide a letter. Then get an appointment with Dr Carl Hueghes in Charlotte who specializes in internal medicine. He will evaluate you and prescribe hormones.
Quote from: ThatGirl2147 on January 25, 2016, 07:02:37 PMI've looked at all that. It just doesn't specify if it's all Blue Cross Blue Shield insurances, or just some. Do you know, by chance?
Quote from: WendyA on January 29, 2016, 07:26:23 AMPP accepts all Blue Cross Blue Shield. Now what exactly your plan will covers? Whether your plan covers HRT (estradiol or spironolactone) or blood tests, you'll have to log into your BCBS account and find out. Or call PP and ask them if they know. Peace!
Quote from: ThatGirl2147 on January 29, 2016, 02:05:45 PMI don't know how to access the account, but I'll ask Planned Parenthood when/if I get a chance to go up there.
Quote from: WendyA on January 30, 2016, 04:18:01 AMI can't help you logging into your insurance account, but you can phone PP and ask your questions.
