Kevin Knauss: Health, History, Travel, Insurance
Posts related to transgender rights and health care services under health insurance plans.
Anthem Blue Cross California has released information regarding the coverage of medically necessary procedures to treat gender identity disorder, commonly referred to as a person being transgender. Effective immediately, all new and grandfathered plans will cover surgeries, hormone therapy and counseling associated with transitioning from the birth sex to the sex the individual identifies with.
Blue Shield of California, new endorsement clarifying health care services for transgender individuals who people who are transitioning. 2013
What you see is what you get: an intensely caring and organized operation is dedicated to supporting the fragile psyche that inhabits all of us.
The 2012 Pride Festival truly was a reflection of the diversity of Sacramento. There were numerous religious and non-profit support agencies in the parade and with booths at the festival.
“In the past, many same-sex couples have faced challenges searching for health coverage that suited their needs,” said Steve Larsen, director of the Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight
As I walked into the Lumen’s Light & Living show room I was not sure what to expect. This was my first Sacramento Rainbow Chamber of Commerce (SRCC) mixer. You may be as surprised as I was to learn that Sacramento has a chamber of commerce focused on businesses and supporters of the Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual and Transgender (LGBT) community.
Fortunately for the transgender population in Sacramento, the Gender Health Center (GHC) is a great resource for counseling and support.
