Transitioning on a Budget: Any Tips?

kellian

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I'm low on money and newly an adult wanting to transition (FTM) on my own, are there any strategies or loopholes anyone has found to save money?

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    • AnimalBoy

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      Planned parenthood and GoodRX but also consider a job somewhere like Starbucks that covers transition healthcare

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    • Tobiias

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      Depending on where you are, I found that Planned Parenthood was a great help when I was first starting my transition and didn't have insurance yet. I'd give them a try if you can!

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      • Daithi

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        @Tobiias I second this! I haven't been able to transition myself, but my nonbinary friend has and they used planned parenthood for their transition stuff. Apparently they're very helpful and a good resource for freshly-turned adults looking to finally be able to be themselves

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    • Daithi

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      It's a little hit or miss, but aside from planned parenthood if you have a Starbucks in your area, try to apply to work there- they have great benefits for trans employees, and I'm trying to get a job there right now to use that to my advantage lol. I don't have a job yet but they apparently do a lot to help lower the cost of hormones and stuff so if there's a chance of getting a job then I'd say go for it- that's better than nothing

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      • Tobiias

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        @Daithi I'd say to look into it thoroughly! I'm a starbucks barista and all I know about it is that it's through the Starbucks insurance and I've heard so-so reviews on it as the sbux insurance plan is very pricey for many and I believe is deducted from paychecks. I'm not positive on this though- maybe ask on the Starbucks reddit, the baristas there are all very kind and knowledgeable!

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        • Daithi

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          @Tobiias ahh I'm not an employee and they haven't responded to my app yet so I don't know much about it :') all I've seen is that they're actually nice to us for once

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    • cowerandprey

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      For prescriptions, GoodRX is helpful for lowering the price, it can be a lifesaver especially if you don't have insurance

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    • AnimalBoy

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      Planned parenthood and GoodRX but also consider a job somewhere like Starbucks that covers transition healthcare

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