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2SLGBTQIA+ Support

As part of our ongoing efforts to improve health services for students who may face barriers in the health-care system, we are in the process of developing a number of initiatives to support LGBTQIA2S+ student communities.

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Gender Affirmation Care (available as of Sept. 1, 2023)

Coverage for gender-affirming medical care and legal assistance for students diagnosed with gender dysphoria

Students covered by the Health Plan have access to Gender Affirmation Care, a service that provides two forms of support for students who have been diagnosed with gender dysphoria:

Medical coverage: The medical gender-affirming care component is designed to complement the coverage already provided by provincial health insurance. It covers up to $5,000 per procedure (to a lifetime maximum of $10,000) for eligible procedures.

Legal assistance: The legal component connects you with a partner law firm, giving you access to a legal consultation service that includes:

• Guidance on the course of action you may want to consider in your gender-affirming journey
• Legal advice on gender and name changes

Note that in order to be eligible for these services, you must provide a diagnosis of gender dysphoria from a legally qualified physician (M.D.) or nurse practitioner, and your gender-affirming care medical expenses must not already be covered by provincial health care.

How to access services

Medical coverage Insurer: GreenShield

Group Number/Prefix: GAN

Member ID: GAN + your student ID number + your 2-digit dependent code = 00 for the member (i.e. the student), 01 for the member’s spouse (21, 31, etc. for subsequent spouses), and 02-20 for dependent children (oldest is 02, second oldest is 03, and so on)

You can submit claims to GreenShield for eligible medical procedures in two ways:

1/ Online: Register for an account at GSC everywhere using your Member ID. Once you’ve logged in, select “Submit A Claim” and then “Other health specialists.” Enter all the details requested and submit your claim.
2/ By mail: Complete a Health Claim Form and mail it to GreenShield, along with receipts for your procedures and diagnosis of gender dysphoria, at this address:

PO Box 1652
Windsor, ON
N9A 7G5

Deadline: All claims must be received by GreenShield no later than 12 months from the date the eligible benefit was incurred.

Legal assistance: To access legal assistance, fill out the online Support Form and select Gender Affirmation Care as the reason for your request. A legal partner will respond to you shortly.