Introduction

This presentation presents the results of a 2004 research study. The goal was to accurately estimate the total medical cost of the medically necessary health care needed by transsexuals who change their gender.
The results are presented in a format to help employers make an informed decision, whether to add such coverage to their health care plan, and what any added cost would be.
The study measures the prevalence of sex reassignment surgery, and estimates the cost per insured.

This presentation presents the results of a 2004 research study. The goal was to accurately estimate the total medical cost of the medically necessary health care needed by transsexuals who change their gender.