In 2006, Harvard University modified its non-discrimination policy to include gender identity and expression (the latter protects EVERYONE on campus, not just those who identify as transgender). Four years later, the school is taking a must-needed step forward by covering top surgeries for transgender employees and students. Before this, trans members of the Harvard community were much like women under a Stupak-ized version of healthcare: equal payers, but not equal beneficiaries. Of course, there is still so much more work to be done, but this move is a great step forward.
Shoutouts to the amazing Trans Task Force and UHS’ Sara Kimmel, who were the powerhouses behind this change!
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