How can I afford the costs of gender-affirming surgery? This is one of the most common questions we get from prospective patients, which makes sense. It reflects one of the greatest barriers that our transgender, non-binary, and gender expansive community faces in accessing gender affirming surgical care. The GCC (Gender Confirmation Center) has a successful track record helping our patients afford their operations through community financing partnerships and insurance advocacy. Fees and financing for gender-affirming surgery can vary based on provider options, and in the case of an insurance denial, we have compiled this resource guide for free and affordable surgeries tailored for patients who ask us, “how much will …