title: Achieving Parity for Transgender Health Insurance Coverage in a University Setting: The University of Vermont Example.
abstract: This brief report summarizes the process used by the University of Vermont to obtain transgender-inclusive health insurance coverage from their insurer, and the subsequent positive changes in Vermont state law regarding transgender health insurance coverage. The role of universities as change agents and applicability of this process to other universities are briefly discussed.
authors.affiliation: 1 Human Resource Services, University of Vermont College of Medicine , Burlington, Vermont.
authors.forename: Barbara
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Johnson
authors.affiliation: 2 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, and Advocates Center, University of Vermont College of Medicine , Burlington, Vermont.
authors.forename: Dorothea
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Brauer
authors.affiliation: 3 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont , Burlington, Vermont.
authors.forename: Ingrid
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Temer
authors.affiliation: 4 Department of Psychiatry, University of Vermont College of Medicine , Burlington, Vermont.
authors.forename: A Evan
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Eyler
keywords: insurance; transgender; university