Letters for Gender-Affirming Care
Letters to access gender affirming care are a statement that inform the required parties that a client is ready and able to provide informed consent for treatment. Many insurance companies, and World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) recommends or requires letters to access services. Letters include a psychosocial assessment and an explanation that the client has met criteria for surgery or hormone replacement therapy (HRT). If you are interested in receiving a gender affirming letter to access healthcare, please see below to find more information about the process.
Letters for Gender Affirming Healthcare
FAQ for Gender-Affirming Care Letters
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If you are seeking a letter to begin hormones, please check with your providers and insurance coverage on the requirements to do so. Many providers in Colorado do not require letters and operate under an informed consent model, in which no letter or mental health therapy is required!
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In many cases, a letter from a mental health professional is required when seeking gender-affirming surgery. Please check the requirements from your doctor and insurance company. Insurance requirements are constantly changing, and Hayden does their best to be informed on ongoing updates and additions. However, it is the client’s responsibility to obtain the information that is required for the letter from both doctor’s and insurances, and to communicate this to Hayden.
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Hayden acknowledges that transgender and non-binary folks face many systemic barriers that limit access to needed care. Hayden collaborates with clients, honors personal autonomy, and works within a harm-reduction lens to make the process the least restrictive while upholding standards and practices outlined by WPATH, providers, and insurance companies. If you would like to obtain a letter, please reach out.
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Hayden writes letters at no additional charge outside of session fees and believes in increasing accessibility to gender-affirming care. Cost of a session is dependent on your insurance coverage. If you are not using insurance at this time, please see self-pay rates.