Amida Care’s Medicaid Live Life Plus Plan is open to all transgender individuals who qualify, regardless of HIV status. More than 40 percent of Amida Care’s members – over 4000 – are transgender and nonbinary (TGNB). TGNB members have access to a full range of free or low-cost health benefits and services.
Accessing health services is an important part of living your best life. At Amida Care, we are committed to improving the quality and access of health services available to transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary individuals. We understand that each person’s transition and health goals are different, and our specialized Trans Health Team (Gender Identity Support Team or GIST) will work with you to identify your needs, review your options, and connect you to affirming care and services.
Our Services
- Gender-Affirming Primary Care
- Gender-Affirming Surgeries
- Hormone Therapy
- HIV treatment and prevention services, including PrEP and PEP
- Prior Authorization Guidance and Support
- Health Navigation
- Care Coordination
- Town Hall Meetings
- Referrals for supportive services
- Advocacy
- And more!
Information and Resources
- A Guide to Accessing Gender Affirming Services: English/Spanish
- Gender Affirming Surgery Consult Questions: English/Spanish
- Letters of Support for Gender Dysphoria Treatment – NYS Medicaid Guidance: English/Spanish
- Facial Feminization Surgery (FFS) and Feminizing Facial Fillers Coverage Guide: English/Spanish
- Facial Masculinization Surgery (FMS) and Masculinizing Facial Fillers Coverage Guide: English/Spanish
- Feminizing and Masculinizing Body Contouring Coverage Guide: English/Spanish
- Feminizing Hair Transplant Coverage Guide: English/Spanish
- Masculinizing Facial Hair Transplant Coverage Guide: English/Spanish
- Feminizing Hair Removal (Laser, Electrolysis) Guide: English/Spanish
- Electrolysis and Laser Hair Removal Guide English/ Spanish
- Provider Listing – Gender Affirming Surgery and Services: English/ Spanish
- MAS Transportation Guide: English/ Spanish
- Callen-Lorde Resources:
— Check out TransAtlas, @Callen-Lorde’s new online directory of transgender-friendly resources and services. Search hundreds of listings, from doctors to lawyers, surgeons to self-defense.
— PUMP: Sexual Pleasure & Health Resource Guide for Transmen who have Sex with Men
— Callen-Lorde Community Health Center: Transgender Health Guide & Gender Confirming Surgeon List and Resources
- Mount Sinai’s Center for Transgender Medicine and Surgery: Center for Transgender Medicine and Surgery
- National Center for Transgender Equality: Know Your Rights | Healthcare
- National Center for Transgender Equality: Issues | Housing & Homelessness
- Medicaid in New York State
- Learn more about the Amida Care Medicaid Live Life Plus Plan
- NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene:
Tips for Transgender Women’s Health Tips for Transgender Men’s Health - Amida Care: PrEP & PEP
- The Body: Resource Center for Trans People and HIV
- Translatinx Network provides community resources and more
- Chest Binding
- How to Navigate Gender Dysphoria During Sex
For more information about our plan and if you wish to enroll call 1-800-556-0689 (TTY 711).
Current Amida Care members, contact our Transgender Health Services, GIST@amidacareny.org • 646-757-7982 (TTY 711),
if you have any questions.
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