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San Francisco Transgender Benefit: Actual Cost & Utilization (2001-2006)
The cost of covering transgender employees' health needs proved relatively inexpensive compared to other health needs of the City and County of San Francisco's employees.San Francisco Transgender Benefit: Estimating Cost and Utilization for the "Worst Case" (1997-2001)
San Francisco's transgender benefit was launched in 2001 for its self-funded plan and was designed based on rough, nonscientific data reviews dating back to 1997 using worst case assumptions to counter fears of unknown demand and high costs.Know an HRC Intern: Lindsey Cambridge
Lindsey Cambridge, a recent graduate of Boston University, listens to "Strawberry Wine" with her fellow interns, is excited about HRC's Nurse Jackie premiere party and thinks we can't stop fighting the good fight until full equality is achieved.
Know an HRC Intern: Ryan Spagnolo
Ryan Spagnolo, a recent graduate of Cornell University, admires gay Olympic icon Matthew Mitcham, aspires to be a globetrotter and thinks the Greek system needs to address rampant heteronormativity and the lack of LGBT inclusion.
Know an HRC Intern: Emma Shalaway
Emma Shalaway, a junior at Cornell University, has a passion for art and film, ordered Lady Gaga's signature white grand piano for the HRC National Dinner and thinks you should be true to yourself and treasure those who support you.
As a mother, I am furious
My son is 21 years old. He has hazel eyes, can eat anything and never gain an ounce, loves thrift shopping and lives in China. And he is gay.