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Hey! I’m Ally and I’m non-binary & transmasculine. I’ve needed this surgery for 7+ years now and….HEALTH INSURANCE WON’T COVER MY SURGERY which will cost $6,300 out of pocket.
- After months of trying to get an answer from my insurance provider on if I would be covered to get a top surgery, I was told by my provider (Florida Blue) that the government “does not deem the surgery necessary” and that I would need to pay for this procedure myself. I did everything that the insurance company wanted to, I went to therapy for 2+ years, got two approval letters and was diagnosed with body dysmorphia by my therapist.
- This process has been dehumanizing and I hope to share my story to spread awareness
WHY I’M DOING THIS
- Will improve my well-being in terms of my gender dysphoria
- I’m addressing other physical health concerns (breast cancer runs RAMPANT in my family).
- I’m an adult who knows who they are and what I need for me (so why isn’t my insurance covering this??)
PEOPLE ARE HAVING THIS PROBLEM EVERYWHERE
- Trans people are looked at differently on the street
- Trans and non binary people without access to gender affirming services are more likely to die by suicide
- The murder rate for “non-passing” trans people is more than double that of cis people and their “passing” counterparts
I really put a lot of faith into people and feel that they will treat me the way I would treat them. That’s not always the case. People misgender me all the time - they don’t know how to address me. I just want to be comfortable enough in my own skin to show people who I really am and have an appearance that matches. I don’t want to continue walking into every situation wondering if this is the time I’ll be met with cruelty or violence. I recognize that this might not be PHYSICALLY killing me - but that doesn’t make the detriment to my well-being any less real or significant.
I’m looking for any support that my community is able to offer. If you aren’t able to help financially, please consider sharing this page! I know things are hard right now for everyone and I appreciate every penny, share, and good vibe that you can spare.