Meet Jazmine
Jazmine's story
HRT Access Fund recipient
Jazmine (she/her) is a 21-year-old asylum seeker from Mexico, fleeing persecution due to her gender identity and visible trans presentation. Since her arrival in the U.S. in May 2023, she has been navigating life in San Diego while experiencing homelessness and facing substantial barriers to accessing gender-affirming medical care. Due to her status as an asylum seeker, Jazmine has been unable to access financial resources and is ineligible for government assistance programs like food stamps or general relief.
Living in an emergency shelter, Jazmine struggles to find low-cost clinics offering gender-affirming care and faces difficulty connecting with bilingual providers who can support her transition. Having safe and medically supervised access to estrogen would be life-saving for her, providing the chance to live authentically and increase her safety.
Jazmine's story reflects the significant hardships she has faced including moving to an entirely new country, just to pursue the chance to transition safely. Access to gender-affirming healthcare would offer her the opportunity to finally live as her true self.
Jazmine's timeline
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Award Granted
August 12, 2024
Jazmine was awarded a grant toward HRT/GaHT!
Grant details
$800 towards gender-affirming care.
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About Estrogen+
On average, it costs $1,700+/year for Jazmine's care.
- What is it?
- Accessibility
- After care
What is it?
Estrogen+ refers to the gender-affirming hormone replacement therapy (HRT) methods that some trans women, trans femme, 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?
Estogen+ introduces a wide range of feminizing 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.