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<?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/cfs-file/__key/system/syndication/rss.xsl" media="screen"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>Transgender Members Still Face Maze of Difficulties With Healthcare in Texas</title><link>https://connect.bcbstx.com/ask-bcbstx/f/questions-and-answers/162/transgender-members-still-face-maze-of-difficulties-with-healthcare-in-texas</link><description>Hi there. is there anyway for me to get coverage from BCBS of TX to cover the cost of my HRT, Chest Reconstruction, Hysterectomy, or Gender Reassignment? Dr. Crane who has a two year waiting list, estimates that only 5-10% of his patients pay cash for</description><dc:language>en-US</dc:language><generator>Telligent Community 12</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2017 08:58:38 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/ask-bcbstx/f/questions-and-answers/162/transgender-members-still-face-maze-of-difficulties-with-healthcare-in-texas" /><item><title>RE: Transgender Members Still Face Maze of Difficulties With Healthcare in Texas</title><link>https://connect.bcbstx.com/thread/554?ContentTypeID=1</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2017 08:58:38 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:1d4a49fc-bd8b-4433-a8bf-d3fb78295f32</guid><dc:creator>BCBSTX Connect Team</dc:creator><description>Hi Daniella, Coverage can vary by plan. If you&amp;#39;d like to send us a private message we can check your plan&amp;#39;s coverage for this service.&lt;br /&gt;
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If you don&amp;#39;t currently have a plan with us you can contact our sales department at 855-604-1515 to learn about available plans and their coverage. ~ Kayla&lt;div style="clear:both;"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description></item><item><title>RE: Transgender Members Still Face Maze of Difficulties With Healthcare in Texas</title><link>https://connect.bcbstx.com/thread/553?ContentTypeID=1</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2017 01:57:23 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:cce38075-255e-4d50-8431-1f4a47cfbc86</guid><dc:creator>Daniella Flores</dc:creator><description>Hi I&amp;#39;m transgender male to female and I want to know if BCBSTX is able to cover HRT or if I&amp;#39;m qualified&lt;div style="clear:both;"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description></item><item><title>RE: Transgender Members Still Face Maze of Difficulties With Healthcare in Texas</title><link>https://connect.bcbstx.com/thread/182?ContentTypeID=1</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2015 16:51:14 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:6e5bcd5f-d9bc-42d4-8c98-41bd1540a7a8</guid><dc:creator>BCBSTX Connect Team</dc:creator><description>Hi Parker, You can contact our sales department at 888-731-0383 to discuss plans that include coverage for these services. They&amp;#39;ll have information on what&amp;#39;s available.  ~ Kayla&lt;div style="clear:both;"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description></item></channel></rss>