In addition to coverage offered by provinces or territories, the cost of medications related to gender-affirming care, equipment, as well as transportation required for surgeries are covered under the Non-Insured Health Benefit program.
Most medications related to gender-affirming care, such as hormones, are available without prior approval. Equipment such as binders and packers is also covered under the Non-Insured Health Benefits program according to the medical supplies and equipment benefit. More information is available under the Self-care equipment and supplies benefit list. The Non-Insured Health Benefits program doesn’t cover the cost of surgeries, however the program does cover transportation costs for surgeries not available locally. This includes travel out of province for gender-affirming surgeries, as long as they are covered by a provincial or territorial insurance plan. More information is available in a government scenario note on Non-Insured Health Benefits.
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