top 50 comments

sorted by: hot top controversial new old
[–] 243 points 2 years ago (1 child)

It would seem a solution to healthcare has been found.

  • source
  • hideshow 2 child comments
  • [–] 253 points 2 years ago (3 children)

    It doesn’t get more American than solving healthcare with gun violence.

  • source
  • parent
  • hideshow 6 child comments
  • [–] 42 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    I mean, it is historically how we solved all our other problems. Its not even particularly American, as much as I wish we could claim it. Lots of movements have been aided by gun violence.

  • source
  • parent
  • hideshow 2 child comments
  • [–] 11 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    as much as I wish we could claim it.

    You really wish you could claim that shit? 🤨

  • source
  • parent
  • hideshow 2 child comments
  • [–] 34 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    And arresting the suspect in a McDonald's.

  • source
  • parent
  • hideshow 2 child comments
  • [–] 26 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    Ah man I hadn't heard that

    He was on a Greyhound bus traveling through Altoona on Monday morning, sources said, when he got off and walked into a McDonald's where a witness recognized him from the images of the suspect circulated by police.

    Mangione was sitting and eating when a McDonald’s employee reported him...

    I guess the McDonald's employees didn't get the memo going around that if you see something, no you didn't.

  • source
  • parent
  • hideshow 4 child comments
  • [–] 10 points 2 years ago (2 children)
  • [–] 89 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    For my transguy homies, you absolutely should never reduce your T dosage in the week leading up to your blood tests with your doctor. Because if you do, your doctor may prescribe more T than you actually need, and then you may have too much on hand that stays fresh when stored properly. This would probably be illegal because T is a controlled substance, and may become banned under the Trump administration.

  • source
  • hideshow 4 child comments
  • [–] 13 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    The transfems out there definitely shouldn't do this with their estrogen either. Definitely not.

  • source
  • parent
  • hideshow 2 child comments
  • [–] 68 points 2 years ago

    Funny how hard CEOs will work to please their customers, IF they fear them.

  • source
  • [–] 50 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (3 children)

    I actually figured that the coverage for gender affirming care is one of the least awful things about UHC. That said I guess I'm not surprised about it initially not being covered.

    Edit: actually hold on, my benefits guide definitely used to say something about them paying for travel to a safe state for care and even some hotel nights being covered, but I don't see that anymore...

  • source
  • hideshow 6 child comments
  • [–] 16 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (4 children)

    Testosterone is also prescribed for actual medical conditions - such as someone losing a testicle from cancer and thus requiring a testosterone boost to maintain regular hormone levels.

    Edit: leaving the original text but clarifying: I should have used the words physiological conditions instead of medical conditions. There are physiological reasons why someone would need testosterone, as I mentioned in a reply: testicular cancer resulting in the loss of a testicle, hormonal imbalances resulting in reduced production in testosterone, and more.

  • source
  • parent
  • hideshow 7 child comments
  • [–] 23 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    "actual medical conditions" I see you

  • source
  • parent
  • hideshow 3 child comments
  • [–] 27 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    I mean as far as the body not working correctly - not to downplay elective gender treatments.

    Low testosterone in anybody is not a fun time.

  • source
  • parent
  • hideshow 2 child comments
  • [–] 11 points 2 years ago

    I won't offer my personal opinion as I'm not trans and it isn't really my place to weigh in but there is an ongoing discussion in the trans community for/against the medicalization of trans identities. Philosophy Tube made a great video that touches on it a while ago

  • source
  • parent
  • load more comments (1 reply)
  • load more comments (1 reply)
  • [–] 15 points 2 years ago

    I actually figured that the coverage for gender affirming care is one of the least awful things about UHC.

    Only if they actually cover it. If they send you through a pinball machine of denials and rejections, its just a new way of tormenting trans people.

    Edit: actually hold on, my benefits guide definitely used to say something about them paying for travel to a safe state for care and even some hotel nights being covered, but I don’t see that anymore…

    Red States have been tightening the noose on pregnant women, both explicitly and implicitly. So its likely the UHC folks chickened out and pulled the language for fear of provoking a state AG in Texas, Missouri, or Florida.

  • source
  • parent
  • [–] 8 points 2 years ago

    If I recall correctly, some companies can also add additional benefits that are paid for by the employer but administered through the insurance company. I don't know if that might be what happened here.

  • source
  • parent
  • [+] 41 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)
    [–] 39 points 2 years ago (1 child)
  • [–] 29 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    $800 out of pocket for a three month supply

    My brother in Christ, where the FUCK are you buying your testosterone that it's $270/mo. without insurance? When I look on GoodRX right now, the average price for a 10ml vial of 200mg/ml testosterone cypionate is about $50. Assuming that you need about 200mg EW, that's a 2.5 month supply right there. Even if you follow the recommended guidelines and discard the unused contents of the vial at the end of every month and buy a new vial, that's $150 for a full three months.

  • source
  • hideshow 2 child comments
  • [+] 48 points 2 years ago* (9 children)
  • [–] 14 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Oh, I wouldn't use them to buy medication. I'm just using them to check the retail prices.

    I know that their Costco prices aren't correct though; if you're a member and paying out of pocket, Costco will enroll you in a prescription savings plan.

  • source
  • parent
  • hideshow 2 child comments
  • [–] 12 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    I'd always wondered how that shit worked.

  • source
  • parent
  • hideshow 2 child comments
  • [+] 14 points 2 years ago (1 child)
  • [–] 5 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Not news to me. The blatently breaking the law is what I'm surprised about, what would get them to believe there were no consequences?

  • source
  • parent
  • hideshow 2 child comments
  • load more comments (5 replies)
  • [–] 26 points 2 years ago

    Its a christmas miracle.

  • source
  • [–] 8 points 2 years ago (3 children)

    I can get 5ml vials at 250mg/ml for $60. How do I help these people?

  • source
  • hideshow 4 child comments
  • load more comments (2 replies)
    load more comments
    view more: next ›