Medicaid covering hormones?

[lingerieluver]

I'm considering starting on hormones and I have Medicaid here in Maine. It's called Mainecare here though and I can't find any information on it ANYWHERE on the net about Maine specifically covering them. I know that Medicaid in New Hampshire does, though. No one knows what I'm considering I just need to know whether they do or not. Thanks :)

[Mariah]

wv Medicaid paids for Spiro, but any "gender spasphic" drugs are not, so
Estrodal and progar aren't. Most state medicad is set up like this. glad to know NH is diffrent.

:)
Mariah

[Stephenie S]

Yes, it will cover hormones, but you HAVE to get a prescription from a doctor. Medicaid does not ask WHY you are on a covered med, just that a physician has prescribed it.

Hormones are on the formulary because many women take them postmenopausaly.

However, you will find that buying your hormones from WalMart on their $4 per month plan is FAR cheaper than any other route. I have a very good medical plan from my employer, and $4 is cheaper than my co-pay (by a lot). Hormones, contrary to most guys expectations, are NOT expensive.

Stephie

[lingerieluver]

Mainecare (or Medicaid) is the only health insurance that I have. I don't work full time I only work part time so I don't have a plan through my employer. I'm guessing they won't cover SRS correct?