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There are several prominent insurance companies in Israel. Each offers different insurance policies and has different attitudes towards the trans community. Private insurance can help cover the expenses involved in gender-affirming treatments, <\/span>and can also assist with payment for medications, hormones, consultations for surgeries, and surgeries or procedures.<\/span><\/p>\n

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This article will go over the important things to note when purchasing medical insurance and making use of the policy.
\n<\/span>Note that this article does not constitute medical or legal advice.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Purchasing Private Insurance<\/span><\/h1>\n

Many different types of private insurance can assist when medical procedures are not included in the drug formulary covered by the HMO, or if HMO coverage is not enough for one\u2019s needs. It is important to note, however, that the public healthcare system is supposed to provide trans people with relevant healthcare, and it isn\u2019t necessary to use private insurance.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, public healthcare can sometimes create obstacles in the path of receiving adequate care, which is why buying private health insurance when possible can save a lot of time on the path to gender-affirming care or other medical treatments, and can save money when turning to private healthcare options.<\/span><\/p>\n

Before purchasing private insurance, it is recommended to compare prices and make sure that you are purchasing a policy that covers all of the things you may need, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n