British Columbia

Compared to the Yukon one of the most vulnerable in British Columbia do not have proper access to healthcare to meet their congruence.

No one should have to be rich to feel comfortable in their own skin especially since trans people on average are less likely to secure housing and employment opportunities.

Why should transpeople have to save for something that cisgender just get for free (The body that fits their mental map)

This is the list of procedures currently not covered.

NOT COVERED:

Facial feminization

Tracheal shave

Voice pitch surgery

Non-medical interventions like laser hair removal or electrolysis

Take-home medications and equipment

Personal expenses, meals and accommodation

However compared to the Yukon.

Yukon Insured Health Services expanded coverage in 2021 to include “comprehensive list of surgeries and other procedures” for the trans and gender diverse community, in accordance with WPATH standards.

“Last year, we expanded Yukon’s healthcare to cover surgeries and other procedures essential to gender transition. The new policy was recognized at that time as the most comprehensive health coverage for gender-affirming care in North America,” a government spokesperson told Global News.

To receive coverage, patients must have gender dysphoria and a referral from a mental health provider. A medical practitioner (including a nurse practitioner) can prescribe hormone therapy.

COVERED:

Hormone therapy (medical practitioner must apply to benefits program on behalf of patient) Vaginoplasty

Phalloplasty

Metoidioplasty

Penectomy

Hysterectomy

Salpingo-oophorectomy

Orchiectomy

Mastectomy

Chest contouring

Body contouring

Hair removal

Medical and travel costs

Facial feminization surgery ($30K-$50K)

Voice therapy

Vocal surgery

Mental wellness services (through All Genders Yukon Society)

Training for healthcare professionals (at no cost) to provide compassionate and culturally sensitive WPATH gender-inclusive care

PARTIALLY/CONDITIONALLY COVERED:

Counselling services

Source:https://globalnews.ca/news/8900413/gender-affirming-healthcare-province-territory-transgender/