Meet Clint
Clint's story
HRT Access Fund recipient
Clint (he/him) is without insurance or the financial means to afford traditional HRT services and currently struggles to make ends meet. In August 2024, Clint was forced to make an emergency move across the country with just a week’s notice. Since then, he has been bouncing from job to job while trying to find a stable position that accommodates his disability after being denied disability income. Clint is currently just barely able to cover his rent. He relies almost exclusively on the local food bank and soup kitchen for his groceries, and he continues to search for better employment.
For Clint, receiving a year of HRT would mean so much more than alleviating his dysphoria. While it would help him experience more happiness and feel aligned with his true self, it would also greatly improve his physical health. Clint’s disability affects the strength in his joints, and there is anecdotal evidence suggesting that transmasculine individuals with similar conditions have been able to build enough muscle to improve their joint function during the first 1-2 years of HRT. For Clint, access to testosterone would be life-changing, offering the potential to not only affirm his gender identity but also restore much of his physical function, giving him a chance to live more fully.
Clint's timeline
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Award Granted
August 12, 2024
Clint was awarded a grant toward HRT/GaHT!
Grant details
$900 towards gender-affirming care.
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About Testosterone+
On average, it costs $1,200+/year for Clint's care.
- What is it?
- Accessibility
- After care
What is it?
Testosterone+ refers to the gender-affirming hormone replacement therapy (HRT) methods that some trans men, trans masc, and non-binary people take that result in physical changes which align with their gender identity. Every person's preferences and personal healthcare needs vary, so this can include oral medications, injections, and transdermal patches.
How accessible is it for trans folks to receive this care?
For trans folks who live in states most impacted by anti-trans healthcare legislation, it can be extremely difficult to find a knowledgeable, trans-affirming provider as well as access prescription medication. Many insurance plans do not cover HRT. For trans folks without insurance coverage, the ongoing out-of-pocket expense can be challenging.
What is the impact of this care on the recipient’s life?
Testosterone+ introduces a wide range of masculinizing physical, emotional, and psychological changes that align with their gender identity. This often leads to a more positive emotional well-being, increased confidence, increased safety when in public, and better opportunities at employment and more.