My Support | FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about building a circle of support for your healthcare.
View each section by tapping the topics below.
Welcome to My Support | FAQs
The My Support FAQs page covers general healthcare support, transition support, care planning support, and support in later life for trans and gender-expansive adults and older adults. Under each topic you'll find a menu of sub-topics, each with answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
Q | Should FAQs be read in a certain order? FAQs do not have to be read in any particular order. Feel free to check out the ones that are most interesting to you.
Q | How often are FAQs updated? Information that is quickly evolving, especially related to policy changes, will be monitored and updated on a quarterly basis. All other information will be reviewed and updated annually. This means that information that changes between updates may be temporarily out of date. Look for timestamps on each FAQ page to keep track of the most recent updates.
Q | Can’t find what you’re looking for? Transforming Choices provides the basics. For more specific information, consider talking to a trusted healthcare provider, posting to a community forum, asking a friend with experience in the healthcare system, or searching trusted sources online.
To read the FAQs on this page, first select a topic like general support, transition support, etc. that interests you. Then choose from sub-topics listed on the page by tapping the (+) signs. Questions and answers will drop down under each title. When you're finished reading, tap the (-) sign in the upper right corner of the box to close the dropdown before opening the next one.
Some FAQs have links to outside websites. These links are underlined in blue with a right arrow (→).
Keywords are underlined in pink under each FAQ. If you tap on a keyword, a pop-up message will appear with the definition so you do not have to navigate away from the FAQs page. At the top of each tab, you'll find a link to the glossary page with definitions for the full list of keywords.
My Support FAQs by Topic
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What can support look like for me as a trans person?
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Where can I find support groups for trans and gender-expansive adults?
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Where can I get support for a new medical diagnosis?
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What is intergenerational support and why is it important?
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How do I get support to help me on my transition journey?
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Is financial aid available to support my gender-affirming medical and surgical care?
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Where can I look for help to prepare for my care in later life?
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Who can support me as my healthcare proxy if I can’t think of anyone to ask?
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What support services are available to trans and gender-expansive older adults?
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What kind of support would be available for me and for my chosen family at the end of my life?
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