March 17, 2007 10:22 AM GMT
Congratulations Meredith!
I haven't checked in here for a while, but I used to follow your blog quite closely. Your story has been very compelling, and I am very happy to see that things have been going better, (at least emotionally and socially) you're spirits are much more upbeat today than a year or so ago. Once you get started on the hormones, I think that your inner light is likely to outshine the other issues.
But, be prepared for one h*ll of a ride on the emotional roller-coaster that really gets going within about a week or so of commencing HRT.
Good luck!
Nicole
And a happy St. Pat's day to you!
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To Lucy:
I know nothing of Meredith's insurance coverage, but I can tell you a bit about my own.
The Mental-Health portion (gender clinic counseling) is mostly covered, I make a $15 co-payment for every session if I can go to a participating therapist. Insurance will only pay 75% of an out-of-network provider. I was paying $30 per session, as there were no qualified gender-clinics where I lived at the time. My health insurance covers all but the first $15 of doctor visits, including an annual comprehensive physical exam, laboratory work-ups, and most of my medications. I pay $10 for 90-days of generics, and $15 for 90-days of name-brand medications. (This is a really great deal for me!) My employer pays for most of my health insurance plan, I pay about $150 per month. I work for a very large company, about 40,000 employees.
But when it comes to surgical procedures, I'm all on my own, 100%
I've had laser and electrolysis for hair removal, facial-feminization-surgery (FFS), breast augmentation, and a face lift (admittedly for vanity). I have yet to undergo SRS/GRS (or whatever they're calling it these days!) I'm debating on whether or not to follow through with SRS. I need to pick a surgeon, and get a place on their calendar. I just hope I have enough saved to keep out of debt.
March 17, 2007 10:43 PM GMT
Hi Mere,
That news is really great!!! Now if the insurance company will pick up
at least part of the tab (wishful thinking).
Anyway, hope you and Lexi have a great time ahead.
One last thing.... just a reminder to work on that book you started.
Hugz,
Michelle Lynn