transgender health

Tuesday March 12, 2019

Anna Lange, who works for the sheriff's office in Houston County, Ga., discovered that her health insurance plan excludes transgender services. She is seeking to challenge that policy. Audra Melton for NPR hide caption

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Fresh Challenges To State Exclusions On Transgender Health Coverage

March 12, 2019 • Although federal law prohibits health insurance plans from discriminating against transgender individuals, a Georgia county specifically excludes trans-related health care from coverage.

Sunday January 20, 2019

Medical Students Push For More LGBT Health Training To Address Disparities

Sarah Spiegel, a third-year student at New York Medical College, pushed for more education on LGBT health issues for students. Mengwen Cao for NPR hide caption

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Medical Students Push For More LGBT Health Training To Address Disparities

January 20, 2019 • One in 5 LGBT adults has avoided medical care for fear of discrimination, according to a recent survey, and 80 percent of physicians surveyed say they feel "not competent" to treat LGBT patients.

Wednesday August 29, 2018

In A Reversal, Wisconsin To Cover State Workers Seeking Transgender Treatment

Wren Vetens fought to get her gender confirmation surgery covered after the Group Insurance Board's initial decision left her without insurance coverage. Lauren Justice for KHN hide caption

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In A Reversal, Wisconsin To Cover State Workers Seeking Transgender Treatment

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August 29, 2018 • A Wisconsin insurance board has reversed a decision made last year to bar coverage of transgender hormone therapy and surgery for public workers.