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Health Coverage Information for Transgender New Yorkers

(2 days ago) Medically Necessary Treatment. Your insurer must cover medically necessary treatment for “gender dysphoria.” 1. The benefits must otherwise be covered under your health insurance policy (for example… See more

https://www.dfs.ny.gov/consumers/health_insurance/transgender_healthcare

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Transgender health care coverage HealthCare.gov

(1 days ago) WEBMany health plans are still using exclusions such as “services related to sex change” or “sex reassignment surgery” to deny coverage to transgender people for certain health care services. Coverage varies by state. Before you enroll in a plan, you should always look at the complete terms of coverage that are included in the “Evidence

https://www.healthcare.gov/transgender-health-care/

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Attorney General James Protects Access to Gender-Affirming Care

(7 days ago) WEBNEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today continued her work to stand up for transgender rights, leading a coalition of 16 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the case of Fain v. Crouch supporting efforts to promote equal access to healthcare in West Virginia. The plaintiffs, two transgender individuals, are unable

https://ag.ny.gov/press-release/2022/attorney-general-james-protects-access-gender-affirming-care

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Transgender Related Care and Services - Government of New …

(9 days ago) WEBTransgender Related Care and Services. Effective date: 8/31/16. Pursuant to authority vested in the Commissioner of Health by Sections 201 and 206 of the. Public Health Law and Sections 363-a and 365-a(2) of the Social Services Law, Section 505.2 of. Title 18 (Social Services) of the Official Compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the.

https://regs.health.ny.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/recently_adopted_regulations/Transgender%20Related%20Care%20and%20Services.pdf

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Governor Cuomo Announces Health Care Protections for …

(6 days ago) WEBNew York State stands with transgender people and in opposition to any action to limit their rights to high-quality medical care." Financial Services Superintendent Maria T. Vullo said, "No one should be discriminated against and denied health insurance coverage because of their gender identity. With these new measures, Governor Cuomo …

https://dhr.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-health-care-protections-transgender-new-yorkers

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NYS Office of Mental Health and Department of Financial Services

(4 days ago) WEBThe NYS Office of Mental Health (OMH) and Department of Financial Services (DFS) today announced that insurance carriers in New York are complying with new State requirements to provide coverage for all gender-affirming treatments for gender dysphoria. Previously, many of these plans excluded some or all gender-affirming …

https://www.dfs.ny.gov/reports_and_publications/press_releases/pr202106292

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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Health Care - New York …

(1 days ago) WEBIn 1994, the AIDS Institute developed Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Health. This initiative supports the provision of effective behavior-based HIV prevention interventions and HIV-related supportive services - including alcohol, substance use and mental health counseling - that address the needs to gay men/men who have sex with

https://www.health.ny.gov/community/lgbt/

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Health Care National Center for Transgender Equality

(4 days ago) WEBFederal protections. The Health Care Rights Law, as part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) prohibits sex discrimination, including anti-transgender discrimination, by most health providers and insurance companies, as …

https://transequality.org/know-your-rights/health-care

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Health Coverage Guide National Center for Transgender Equality

(7 days ago) WEBGO TO STEP 1: Learn What Your Plan Covers. Health & HIV. Getting Your Health Care Covered: a Guide for Transgender PeopleGetting your insurance to cover the health care you need can be difficult. The good news is that it should be getting easier. Many insurance plans have gotten rid of exclusions that single out transgender people, and …

https://transequality.org/health-coverage-guide

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Governor Cuomo Announces Action To Help Ensure Transgender …

(2 days ago) WEBGovernor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that regulatory guidance has been issued to help ensure that transgender New Yorkers have equal access to commercial health insurance coverage. The Department of Financial Services (DFS) today sent industry guidance to all New York insurers stating that they may not deny medically necessary …

https://www.dfs.ny.gov/reports_and_publications/press_releases/pr1412111

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Governor Cuomo Announces New Actions to Expand Access to …

(4 days ago) WEBGovernor Andrew M. Cuomo today directed the Department of Financial Services to ensure that insurers begin covering fertility services immediately for same sex couples who wish to start a family. While current insurance law requires insurers to cover infertility services, same sex couples must sometimes pay 6 or 12 months of out-of …

https://www.dfs.ny.gov/reports_and_publications/press_releases/pr202102111

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OMH Policy Patient Care PC-1600 - New York State Office of …

(Just Now) WEBPOLICY 1: ACCESS TO HORMONE THERAPY. PURPOSE: To ensure that gender-affirming hormone therapy will be provided for transgender and gender non-binary patients in a manner consistent with their gender identity and their goals for gender- affirming healthcare unless it is determined to be clinically inappropriate.

https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/policymanual/pc-1600.pdf

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State health care plans must cover transgender-related care, …

(2 days ago) WEBThe federal appellate court in Richmond, split 8-6, ordered that the state health care plans — quote — "reinstate coverage for medically necessary services for the treatment of gender dysphoria."

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/state-healthcare-plans-must-cover-transgender-related-care-federal-court-rules

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Criteria Standards for the Authorization and Utilization …

(3 days ago) WEBCriteria Standards for the Authorization and Utilization Management of Hormone Therapy and Surgery for the Treatment of Gender Dysphoria. Document is also available in Portable Document Format (PDF); Effective September 1. 2018, mainstream Medicaid Managed Care plans´, HIV Special Needs Plans´ and Health and Recovery Plans´ (MMCPs) …

https://www.health.ny.gov/health_care/managed_care/plans/treat_gender_dysphoria.htm

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Transgender Related Care and Services Effective date: 12/7/16

(1 days ago) WEBTransgender Related Care and Services Effective date: 12/7/16 Pursuant to authority vested in the Commissioner of Health by Sections 201 and 206 of the Public Health Law and Sections 363-a and 365-a(2) of the Social Services Law, Section 505.2 of Title 18 (Social Services) of the Official Compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the

https://regs.health.ny.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/recently_adopted_regulations/Transgender%20Related%20Care%20and%20Services_0.pdf

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New Yorkers May Now Choose “X” Gender on Their Birth, …

(9 days ago) WEBAdditional Changes Allow Transgender Individuals to Update Their Name & Gender on Marriage Certificates. ALBANY, N.Y. (January 9, 2023) – The New York State Department of Health today announced the implementation of a non-binary option for birth, marriage, and death certificates for New Yorkers who reside outside of New York City, …

https://www.health.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/2023-01-09_x_gender.htm

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Transgender Health Care & Services Mount Sinai - New York

(7 days ago) WEBPediatric/Adolescent Care. We provide care for transgender and gender diverse of all ages. Parents of younger children please reach out to [email protected] for special assistance. Our adolescent program includes primary care, endocrine therapy, counseling, and family support.

https://www.mountsinai.org/locations/center-transgender-medicine-surgery/care

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Transgender Surgeries & Gender Affirmation Mount Sinai - New …

(5 days ago) WEBWe are informed by the guidelines from the World Professional Association of Transgender Health (WPATH) and the Endocrine Society. Our pre-surgery process is meant to provide all necessary pre-procedure care, and to satisfy your insurance company’s requirements. Typical standards require letters of recommendations from a health care provider.

https://www.mountsinai.org/locations/center-transgender-medicine-surgery/care/surgery

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Attorney General James Announces Change To NYS Health Policy …

(5 days ago) WEBProcess to Correct Birth Certificates Will Also Be Made Easier for Transgender Adults. NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced a change in policy at the New York State Department of Health, Vital Records, that allows transgender minors to correct the sex designation on their birth certificates if …

https://ag.ny.gov/press-release/2020/attorney-general-james-announces-change-nys-health-policy-allowing-transgender

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Transgender Health NYU Langone Health

(5 days ago) WEBAt NYU Langone, we provide transgender and nonbinary adults and adolescents with compassionate care that addresses each individual’s specific needs. Our diverse team includes doctors, nurses, and social workers who follow the standards of care guidelines provided by the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH).

https://nyulangone.org/care-services/transgender-health

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Union Square Transgender Health Services Mount Sinai - New York

(Just Now) WEBAt Mount Sinai Center for Transgender Medicine and Surgery ()—the first comprehensive health care center for transgender and non-binary people in New York City and one of the only centers of its kind in the United States—you’ll find a care team committed to helping you achieve your goals.We provide a multidisciplinary approach in all our services, …

https://www.mountsinai.org/locations/union-square/services/transgender

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Preparing for Transgender Surgery NYU Langone Health

(5 days ago) WEBPreparing for Transgender Surgery. We understand that the decision to have gender-affirming surgery is life changing. Our transgender healthcare team provides support and education to help you and your loved ones know what to expect throughout the gender-affirming surgery process. As your surgical date approaches, we schedule one-on-one

https://nyulangone.org/care-services/plastic-surgery/transgender-surgery-services/preparing-for-transgender-surgery

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