{"id":73,"date":"2018-03-12T19:18:52","date_gmt":"2018-03-12T19:18:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/queer-community-program\/?page_id=73"},"modified":"2025-03-14T17:00:01","modified_gmt":"2025-03-14T21:00:01","slug":"healthcare","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/queer-community-program\/trans-at-montclair-state-university\/healthcare\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthcare"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Hormone Coverage<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As of August 2013, hormone therapy prescriptions are covered in the University\u00a0Student Health Insurance Plan<\/a> (SHIP), which is available to all students.<\/p>\n

If you are not covered by the University-sponsored plan and are covered by a family member\u2019s health plan, then you will need to check your specific guidelines of coverage. In addition, the\u00a0University Health Center<\/span><\/a>\u00a0(UHC) does not provide initial prescriptions for hormone treatments. However, the\u00a0UHC\u00a0<\/span>providers will offer continued hormonal therapy management and assistance with administering injectable medications after initial consultation and start with an endocrinologist or other clinical provider who specializes in trans health. This can be done through collaborative care management between your outside provider and the\u00a0UHC.\u00a0<\/span>You can call 973-655-3459 to\u00a0schedule an appointment at\u00a0UHC\u00a0<\/span>to discuss your needs and obtain information on the requirements needed for care at the\u00a0UHC.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Surgery Coverage<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As of August 2015, gender-confirming surgeries are covered in the University\u00a0Student Health Insurance Plan<\/a>\u00a0(SHIP), which is available to all students.<\/p>\n

If you are not covered by the University-sponsored plan and are covered by a family member\u2019s health plan, then you will need to check your specific guidelines of coverage.<\/span><\/p>\n

United Health Care Transgender Support Representative<\/strong><\/h2>\n

For all questions regarding our Student Health Insurance Plan, please contact (833) 251-1705<\/strong>\u00a0or info@univhealthplans.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

View what is covered under the University Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP)<\/a><\/p>\n

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Counseling<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Trans people see therapists for both trans and non-trans related issues. While you do not have to have a counselor who is also a gender identity specialist, someone who specializes in gender may be more likely to be trans-inclusive, friendly and knowledgeable about trans-related issues and concerns. For general counselor referrals, students may go to Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) in Russ Hall.<\/p>\n

For those who are seeking hormones or surgery, it is important to note some providers will not help you begin the physical component of transitioning unless you are also working with a therapist. In addition to the counselors, these public resources might be helpful to you. Note:\u00a0These resources are provided for your reference and are not to be construed as endorsements by the University.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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