Help Fund Essential HRT for Adults in Kentucky

Fund HRT for Trans Kentuckians Left Without Coverage

Medicaid is No Longer Covering Hormones for Trans People in Kentucky!

Recent changes to Medicaid and Veteran's Affairs have left many transgender adults in Kentucky without coverage for their hormone replacement therapy (HRT). These medications are essential for their health and well-being, but many simply cannot afford the out-of-pocket costs.

This fundraiser will directly reimburse trans adults on Medicaid who have an active prescription for their hormones and can provide a receipt showing their medication purchase. We will ensure that funds are spent efficiently by encouraging recipients to use at-cost pharmacies or apply discount programs like GoodRx to keep expenses as low as possible.

Why This Matters

Hormone therapy is lifesaving and has well-documented physical and psychological benefits for trans individuals, including:

✔️ Improved mental health and reduced depression, anxiety, and suicidality

✔️ Better alignment with gender identity, increasing overall well-being

✔️ Physical changes that affirm identity and boost confidence

Without financial assistance, many trans people in Kentucky will be forced to go without their hormones, leading to devastating health consequences.

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How Your Donation Will Be Used

Funds raised will go directly to reimburse eligible trans adults for their hormone therapy costs. Applicable fees from GoFundMe and taxes will be covered by this fund as well.

Recipients will be required to:

✅ Show proof of an active prescription

✅ Submit a receipt for their medication purchase

✅ Seek out the most affordable option to maximize donor funds

Understanding Medication Costs

To help donors see exactly how far their contributions will go, here’s a breakdown of monthly medication costs:

Estrogen-Based HRT (Transfeminine Individuals)

Estradiol (Estrogen pills): $0.31 per pill (twice daily) → $18.60/month

Spironolactone: $0.41 per pill (twice daily) → $24.60/month

Progesterone: $0.50 per pill (once daily) → $15.00/month

Estrogen Patches: $58 - $149/month

Estrogen Injections: $71 - $124/month

Testosterone-Based HRT (Transmasculine Individuals)

Testosterone Injections: $50 - $100/month

Testosterone Patches: $300+ per month

Testosterone Gels: $300 - $350 per month

Your donations will directly cover these costs, ensuring that trans Kentuckians can continue their HRT uninterrupted.

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Transparency & Accountability

To ensure full transparency, the following measures are in place:

✔️ No profit is being made. Funds raised go to reimburse recipients for their hormone medications and cover minor taxes and fees.

✔️ Monthly financial reports will be available upon request.

✔️ Receipts and verification will be required for every reimbursement.

✔️ Funds will be used strictly for hormone therapy expenses.

To keep things simple and organized, all reimbursements will be processed from a separate, dedicated bank account, ensuring clear financial tracking.

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Legal & Tax Considerations

This is NOT insurance. Under Kentucky state law, this effort is strictly a charitable reimbursement program and does not act as a form of medical insurance.

Verifying Eligibility: To prevent fraud and misuse, every reimbursement will require:

✔️ A valid prescription

✔️ A valid ID

✔️ Proof of Medicaid status

✔️ A receipt for hormone purchases

Privacy & Confidentiality: All recipients’ personal information will be kept strictly confidential to protect their privacy.

We do not dispense or issue any prescriptions.

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HRT Fund Application for Trans Kentuckians and Veterans

If you are a transgender individual in Kentucky who has lost Medicaid or Veteran's Affairs coverage for hormone replacement therapy (HRT), financial assistance may be available through this program. Funds are limited, so we ask that you first explore all other funding avenues, including discount programs like GoodRx or at-cost pharmacies, to minimize medication costs before applying.

How the Program Works:

Check Eligibility: You must be a legal resident of Kentucky, meet the state's legal age requirements for hormone therapy, and have recently lost coverage through Kentucky Medicaid or Veteran's Affairs.

Apply: Complete the short application form available at the link below, providing your personal details, proof of prescription, a valid ID, and a receipt for your hormone medication purchase.

Reimbursement: After your eligibility and documentation have been verified, reimbursement will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Priority will be given to first-time applicants.

Apply Here: https://forms.gle/4VUZJdaEzrjWjy766

Your personal information will be handled confidentially and solely for verification and reimbursement purposes.