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Health
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Permit Me a Bit Of Outrage Here
06 Dec 2011 by swoopej / No Comments
A new study of minority trans people has found appalling rates of poverty and health among this marginalized community. Being transgendered and Latino in America gives you 28% chance of living in a household that makes less than $10,000 per year.
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Gender Transition Related Medical Expenses Can Now Be Deducted From Your Taxes
06 Nov 2011 by swoopej / No Comments
The IRS has issued a decision (.pdf) in a case called O’Donnabhain v. Commissioner, in which they decided that hormone therapy and sexual reassignment deductible care under the United States Tax Code.
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Seattle Approves Health Benefits for Transgender Employees
01 Nov 2011 by swoopej / No Comments
The City of Seattle Office of Civil Rights has announced that it will now cover transgender related procedures for City employees.
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