Hi everyone,

I’m Justin and I’m a transman who recently had top surgery back in October! Ever since I could remember, I knew I felt something wrong within myself. After many years of trying to question myself on why I felt the way I did, I started to figure out and come to the terms with the fact that I was trans around the age of 13. I didn’t understand the full effect of what this mean but I was finally able to start somewhere in my journey and educate myself to be the man I am today. Being able to have my surgery has given me the ability to feel comfortable and confident in my own skin for the first time in my life. Unfortunately, it had to come at some cost.

Upon getting my surgery, I was told my insurance would cover some of the costs of the surgery. I paid my original share and proceeded to go on with my surgery as I was under the impression I would be covered. After I had gotten it done, the hospital came back and told me that my insurance had only pre-authorized, rather than pre-approved the surgery, meaning they were able to deny coverage after the fact. Though I tried to appeal my bill, there wasn’t a possibility of getting it overturned as the surgery wasn’t covered under the policy of my employer’s insurance (whom I get my insurance through).

Anyone who knows me knows that I’m a workaholic with two jobs, and I provide for myself for financial means. I hate to ask for help and try to avoid it as much as possible, but at this point, with my current day to day expenses/bills, it’s almost impossible for me to be able to afford the monthly costs that the hospital is asking for.

Any help that I can get, even just $1 or a share would mean more than you know to me!

Thank you for taking time to read my story and stay safe.