Transgender Health Care
Agenda Introduction Background Obstacles Value Solutions Questions and possibly some answers
Introductions Presenters Deborah Drew Janelle Phalen Who is the Audience Hi, My Name Is Industry Size of Company CEI Score Department Community or Ally
Background Secondary Gender Characteristics What Should be covered? World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) Standards of Care (SOC) Version 7
Background LGBTA ERG Created in 2013 CEI of 100 Transgender Healthcare Coverage in 2015
Background Transition Guide Line Generally accepted practices Regional impact Industry impact Talent management profile
Obstacles - NM Health Insurance Companies (It’s cosmetic Surgery) Right Person to talk to Corporate Equality Index
Obstacles - General Health Insurance Provider Company Profile Customer Base Organizational Leadership
Value Other Health Care Costs Lower Suicide Rates Retention Customer Loyalty Lower Drug Abuse Rates Public Relations
Solutions Executive Sponsor Identifying the right person to talk to D & I and ERG Support Executive Sponsor
Solutions Talking in your companies language Cost impact information Create a Business Case
Solutions
Group Discussion
Questions and Closing
Contact Information Janelle Phalen JanellePhalen@NorthwesternMutual.com Deborah Drew DrewDJ@Verizon.net