09/19/2025
💰 Toronto may spend $400,000 on gender-affirming care benefits — but this is only for City of Toronto staff, not the general public. The proposal, under review by the General Government Committee, would expand staff benefits to cover services not included under OHIP.
✨ What’s already funded in Ontario?
• 🏥 OHIP: Covers medically necessary gender-affirming surgeries (some ge***al & chest procedures) if assessed, referred, & pre-approved by the Ministry of Health.
• 💊 Hormone Therapy: Visits with healthcare providers are covered. Under OHIP+, those under 25 get many HRT medications covered.
• 🎓 University Plans: Student health insurance often extends coverage to services beyond OHIP.
• 💵 Extra Costs: Cosmetic surgeries, laser hair removal, wigs, prosthetics & legal/admin fees often fall outside OHIP.
• Some unions (like CUPE 3906) provide funding.
• Student groups (like Trent Durham Student Association) offer grants.
📍 Access in Toronto:
• Planned Parenthood Toronto – free gender-affirming services & referrals
• Rainbow Health Ontario – resources & provider listings
• The 519 – community centre offering support
📊 Source: City of Toronto, Ontario Ministry of Health, community orgs
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