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Date Posted: 16:43:03 02/27/16 Sat
Author: Aelita
Subject: Puberty Blocker Information

I'm sure most of you probably know this information -- just putting up for reference purposes for new moms and dads.

Girls should start blockers six months after Tanner Stage II (age nine to eleven).

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanner_scale


The insurance situation is in flux -- technically they can't deny it any longer under the ACA (a/k/a Obamacare)

"Most insurance plans will not pay for puberty inhibitors and they can be cost prohibitive. The implant is effective for approximately one year; however, may last months longer and effectiveness can be checked by blood test. The cost varies from $4,500-$15,000 and must be inserted by a surgeon. Monthly injections are approximately $1,200 per month. This will not include the cost of other necessary treatment, such as: blood work, x-rays, office visits with the physician, etc."

http://www.imatyfa.org/permanent_files/pubertyblockers101.html

"Why Transgender Teens Want Medicaid to Help Pay to Block Puberty"

http://www.takepart.com/article/2014/10/30/oregon-trans


"The following report provides an overview of puberty blockers including how they work, how they are prescribed, and what research exists to support their use."

http://www.impactprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Kuper-2014-Puberty-Blockers-Clinical-Research-Review.pdf


Reversing a thirty year plus ban, the Obama Administration has now made transition medical care and surgery available through state funded Medicare Advantage private insurance:

http://www.buzzfeed.com/dominicholden/genital-surgery-must-be-provided-to-trans-woman-through-medi?utm_term=.xm05AwRbA#.ceQ2j9Zdj

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