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2019 Gender Odyssey

August 1–4, 2019

San Diego, CA

This program is subject to change.

Getting It Covered: Insurance

Friday, August 2, 2019 at 9:35 AM–11:00 AM PDT
Salon B
Workshop Description

Most transgender/non-binary folks and their families face many roadblocks as they move through transition. This is especially true when dealing with the health care system and the often daunting insurance plans. Denials are commonplace many families don’t understand their rights. Finding the right provider can be troubling. In this session we will help participates navigate the complexes of insurance coverage and medical transition. TransFamily Support Services has assisted hundreds of families to get their insurance to cover the medically necessary treatments, we will share our tools and tricks!

Conference Track

Family

Topic

Medical

Workshop Outline/Powerpoint

getting_it_covered_2019_.pdf

Primary Contact

Kathie Moehlig, TransFamily Support Servcies

Workshop Presenters

Kathie Moehlig, TransFamily Support Servcies
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Presenter Bio

Kathie Moehlig is the Executive Director of TransFamily Support Services, and a leading authority on supporting transgender and non-binary youth and their families. A tireless advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, she was named “Woman of the Year” by California Assemblyperson Todd Gloria, and one of the “Best People of San Diego” by CityBeat Magazine. A certified life coach, parenting instructor and motivational speaker, Kathie’s work has been featured in the New York Times, the San Diego Union-Tribune and on the NBC News.

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