Gender-Affirming Care
Gender-Affirming Care
Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) Student Wellbeing is proud to offer gender-affirming care to students.
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All-Gender Washrooms
The campus Medical Centre has doctors and nurses trained in the provision of gender-affirming care, including starting or continuing HRT and referrals for OHIP-funded surgery.
The Centre for Student Development and Counselling has a dedicated trans counsellor, as well as non-binary and queer counsellors with training to support trans and non-binary students.
The Medical Centre and Centre for Student Development and Counselling can support you with accessing OHIP approvals and referrals for gender-affirming surgery.
Your domestic student health insurance is provided by GreenShield, and provides additional coverage for surgery and medical support not funded by OHIP.
Gender-Affirmation Coverage Summary (GreenShield)
GreenShield provides coverage for certain gender-affirming services not covered by provincial or territorial health plans. This coverage is subject to specific eligibility requirements and financial limits.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for coverage:
- A diagnosis of gender dysphoria or gender incongruence is required
- The diagnosis must be provided by a legally qualified physician (MD) or nurse practitioner
- Documentation must be submitted to GreenShield
- Reimbursement applies only to reasonable and customary charges
Coverage Level
- 100% reimbursement
- $10,000 lifetime maximum
- Coverage is limited to eligible services not covered by public health insurance
Eligible Services
Transition-related procedures including:
- Genital surgeries
- Chest/breast surgeries
- Vocal surgery
- Tracheal shave
- Chest contouring or breast construction
- Vaginal dilators
- Laser hair removal
- Facial feminization surgery
- Nose surgery
- Liposuction or lipofilling
- Face or eyelid lift
- Lip or cheek fillers
- Hair transplant or implants
- Gluteal lifts or implants
Please contact GreenShield (external link) for pre-approval and clarity on your next steps and eligibility. If you’re an international student, please contact UHIP (external link) to learn more about what support and financing may be available to you.
Your student insurance can cover your meds and supplies. TMSU’s Centre for Safer Sex and Sexual Violence Support has a (google form) Trans Wellbeing Fund (external link) to help support things like binders, gaffs and more.
Housing
Looking for a safe, supported environment to recover? You may be eligible for Sherbourne Health Clinic’s ARC program (external link) . This 24/7 inpatient clinic is close to TMU and provides nursing care to folks recovering from surgery. Sherbourne Health Clinic also offers a support group for folks planning for surgery.
If you’re planning on recovering from surgery in residence, please contact your residence life manager to discuss support to ensure your wellbeing.
Academic Accommodations
If you’re preparing for surgery, don’t hesitate to reach out to Academic Accommodation Support. We can help you plan for any support you might need so you can stay on track with your studies. We're here for you!
The 519 Gender Affirming Care Legal Support Clinic
Explore gender-affirming care access and processes (external link) with educational sessions and one-on-one consultations led by a legal expert. Presto tickets and snacks are provided!