LAST UPDATED 8/27/2024
Overview
Due to Florida Senate Bill 254, there are new requirements for prescribing Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy (GAHT) in Florida. We know these new requirements and all the changes present extra barriers to care, and we are committed to helping you get the care you need. We will update this page and notify you via email if anything changes with the requirements.
Requirements
All FL members will start with a telehealth video visit with one of our Nurse Practitioners. During this visit, you and your clinician will review your medical history and discuss your care plan. Please note: you must have a virtual visit before your in-person visit.
After your virtual visit, you will have a required in-person visit with a physician/doctor to review and sign an Informed Consent form. FOLX will help you schedule this visit with us.
Booking Your In-Person Visit
If you are a FOLX member, we will email you a link to schedule an appointment and the location address. We have in-person hubs in several cities, you can view the current location list here.
The fee for an in-person visit is $40. The card on file will be charged after the appointment has been scheduled. In-person visits are brief and offered at a reduced rate to support members in meeting this requirement. Insurance cannot be used for these visits at this time.
Additional Requirements
- Changes to your GAHT Medication: In rare cases, you may need to sign another informed consent if you get a new gender-affirming medication that was not previously discussed with your clinician.
- Allergic reactions: If you require a new medication that was not previously discussed with your clinician, another informed consent form will be needed. We can send a one-time refill of the new medication due to allergic reaction. However, you must be seen in person to sign a new informed consent form before we can send any additional medication refills.
- Changes in dosage: You do not need an in-person visit or a new consent form to change your dosage. Dosage changes can be done virtually. Message your Care Team in your Athena Patient Portal, or schedule a video visit to discuss more!
- Psychological Social Assessment: As of August 2023, There is no longer a requirement for a psychological/social assessment to receive gender-affirming hormone therapy in Florida.
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