If you are transgender, you need access to comprehensive medical care that can address your physical needs. Your medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts provides benefits for gender affirmation treatments and services.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
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Benefit Spotlight
BCBSMA offers coverage for the following services:- Hormone Therapy: Puberty blockers and gender-affirming hormone therapy
- Behavioral Health: Initial evaluation, counseling and psychotherapy
- Fertility Preservation: Including oocyte, embryo, or sperm retrieval, freezing and storage
- Visit Pathways of Parenthood for more information.
- Facial Procedures: Facial feminization or masculinization
- Chest Procedures: Mastectomy and/or creation of male chest, or breast augmentation
- Genital Procedures and Electrolysis
Don’t Forget
Pre-authorization is required for all inpatient procedures. Your doctor must complete the correct forms before proceeding with treatment.- Prior Authorization Request Form: Gender Affirming Services (Transgender Services)
- Electrolysis for Gender Affirming Services (Transgender Services) Prior Authorization Request Form
Contacts
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