Pentagon proposes covering hormone therapy for transgender troops

Washington Examiner ^ | February 1, 2015 | Jacqueline Klimas

[huldah1776]

The Pentagon announced Monday that it intends to pay for hormone treatment for transgender troops.

The change was one of several proposed in a package of reforms.

Written public comments about this proposed new rule can be made in the Federal Register until April 1.

Tricare coverage for gender dysphoria treatments would be available to troops, their family members and retirees, including psychotherapy and hormone replacement therapy.

"This rulemaking proposes to remove the categorical exclusion on treatment of gender dysphoria. This proposed change will permit coverage of all non-surgical medically necessary and appropriate care in the treatment of gender dysphoria, consistent with the program requirements applicable for treatment of all mental or physical illnesses," the summary says.

Tricare beneficiaries would still have to pay out of their own pocket for gender-related surgery, the rule says.

[huldah1776]

Concentrate on all the reversals that are going to need to be implemented and consider who will actually do this without capitulating to the enemy.

[tuffydoodle]

I think we’re living in the twilight zone.

[DBrow]

We offer citizenship in return for service for immigrants, why not transgender therapy in return for service? And it’s non-surgical only for now.

[ImJustAnotherOkie]

We are surrounded by haji’s, ammo is running low, awaiting an air drop. Here comes the helo. What!! No ammo, just johnny fag’s hormone pills.

[grobdriver]

remove the categorical exclusion on treatment of gender dysphoria

Kick them out!
People who don't know what their sex is do not need to be behind a gun.

[tuffydoodle]

And Johnny Fag is carrying a really big gun while on a pile of hormone pills. What could go wrong?

[G Larry]

uh...NO...4-F!

Unfit for duty!!

[elpadre]

So the Pentagon is promoting a condition which will lead to the transforming the normal to the destruction of the normal, and to the weakening of the one agency committed to the protection of America. We have a very sick national leadership.

[FlingWingFlyer]

When I was a kid, the military said that it builds men. Obama’s military now builds men into women. The country is so ******!

[I want the USA back]

Kinda hard to engage in combat when you’re all messed up with those wrong-sex hormones flooding your body, or if you can’t remember if you have a weewee or not.

[libbylu]

This is sick.

[PROCON]

[DungeonMaster]

The next administration can’t get here soon enough!!!

[Maudeen]

Where are we going with all of this?

“Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!” (Isaiah 5:20)

http://www.thereishopeinJesus.com/

[pax_et_bonum]

Perfect post.

[central_va]

Please don’t go there. Stop encouraging these people.

[LauraJean]

Yes, it is sick. And I will say that 20 years from now this transgendered treatment will be considered just as evil as lobotomies are considered now.

[camle]

so every loony tune who isn’t satisfied with their gender is now gonna rush off to join the army...they’ll make a man out of ya..(or a woman if you prefer)

[massgopguy]

But Trump and Gitmo recruit Jihadists.....

[realcleanguy]

What? Huh? Do what? Hormone therapy for transsexuals in the military? Lord have Mercy