True.
My taxes pay for it. Yours. Everyone's.
And sometimes they're used for things we don't like or may not agree with.
Don't like it, vote people in to change how everything is done.
You can't cherry pick healthcare, Jin. You start to do that and we might as well switch to a system like the US has.
It's *health care*, and not every part of these is covered by medicare.
For any question on the surgeries and services offered by GrS Montreal, you can consult our frequently asked questions.
www.grsmontreal.com
2. Will my surgery be reimbursed by my province’s health insurance?
Most Canadian provinces cover the cost of gender reassignment surgery. However, feminizing surgeries considered cosmetic, such as breast augmentation, voice surgery, Adam’s Apple reduction, and facial feminization, are not currently covered by all health insurance programs. Each Canadian province has its own reimbursement program. You can find information specific to your province in the Being Trans section of our website or of your provincial government.
If you are a U.S. citizen or from elsewhere in the world, check with the health department of your state or provincial government and/or your own insurance company.
*Some health insurance programs cover certain fees associated with your surgery while others do not.
So not everything is covered by medicare and most people don't get coverage by provinces, they pay out of pocket. And there are only 3 places that offer bottom surgery in Canada.
In addition to transgender resources outside Canada, this site has specific information on national trans resources as well as listings by Canadian province or territory. Federal law and policy Canada has quickly…
www.transgendermap.com
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Three ways to get coverage
Out-of-pocket
- Many Canadians choose to pay with their own money to avoid long wait times and gatekeeping for government-funded healthcare and to choose their own surgeon.
Employer coverage
- Other Canadians get healthcare covered via private employer insurance. Contact your employer’s benefits liaison or human resources department.
Government-funded coverage
Each province handles government-funded coverage differently, so check with your healthcare provider to learn the procedure in your province.
Those seeking subsidized surgeries will need to be approved by your provincial health service. As of 2022, three Canadian clinics offer bottom surgery via government healthcare:
Listings are presented alphabetically by province, with cities under each province also listed alphabetically.
GrS Montréal has been a top Canadian surgical destination for our community for decades. They have the most experience in Canada for most privately funded gender surgeries."
So, all the freaking out about "My taxes pay for it" is just an excuse to bitch and be against trans care.
