Planning for Gender-Affirming Care - Part 2: Hair, Lips, Nails, and More
Gender-affirming care is so much more than surgery. From hormone therapy and voice coaching to hair removal and legal name changes, here's what to expect financially—and where to find support when insurance falls short.
Planning for Gender-Affirming Care: Part 1 – Surgery
Planning for gender-affirming surgery involves more than finding the right surgeon. From understanding insurance coverage to budgeting for out-of-pocket costs, here's what you need to know to make the financial side smoother.
Asking for a Friend: How do you afford electrolysis when your insurance calls it “cosmetic” but your gender dysphoria says otherwise?
Electrolysis is often dismissed by insurance as “cosmetic,” but for many trans and gender diverse people it’s essential gender-affirming care. In this post, I share practical ways to challenge insurance denials, estimate out-of-pocket costs, save intentionally, and find mutual aid and grant programs.