Gender Affirming definition

Gender Affirming care means care designed to support a person’s gender identity when it conflicts with the gender they were assigned at birth, including by using inclusive language, using the correct pronouns and name of the person receiving care, and affirming a person’s gender expression, sexual orientation, and chosen family. Such care is provided consistent with accepted community standards and the World Health Organization’s definition of gender-affirming health care.

Examples of Gender Affirming in a sentence

  • Reconstructive surgery related to Gender Confirmatory Therapy and Gender Affirming Care are Covered.

  • Breast construction is covered when Medically Necessary and performed during Gender Affirming surgery.

  • Coverage is subject to the following requirements and limitations: Voice Training related to Gender Confirmatory Therapy and Gender Affirming Care is a Covered benefit and may be subject to Prior Authorization.

  • Coverage is subject to the following requirements and limitations: • Speech Therapy related to Gender Confirmatory Therapy and Gender Affirming Care is a Covered benefit.

  • The KB Division of Family Practice hosts the Shared Care initiative, which currently includes focused care improvement projects for Chronic Pain, Gender Affirming Care, the Social Determinants of Health, Regional Oncology, Telepsychiatry, Complex Medical Frail, Telehealth, Emergency Medicine, and GP/SP Consults.

  • Examples of Prosthetic Devices include, but are not limited to: • Breast prostheses when required because of mastectomy and prophylactic mastectomy o Prosthetics related to other Medically Necessary services for Gender Confirmatory therapy and Gender Affirming Care are Covered.

  • For information regarding Reconstructive Surgery following a Mastectomy and Prophylactic Mastectomy, refer to the Reconstructive surgery related to Gender Confirmatory Therapy and Gender Affirming Care are Covered.

  • The County shall ensure that its Behavioral Health Services Act (“BHSA”) Plans, BHSA Updates, Annual Cultural Competency Plans and Policies, Mental Health Plan Beneficiary Handbook, and lists of Culturally Responsive and Gender- Affirming service providers are timely posted and maintained on the HHSA website.

  • The County’s Outreach and Engagement shall employ an age-appropriate, Person-Centered, Trauma-Informed, Culturally Responsive, and Gender- Affirming approach that builds on the person’s strengths and goals and seeks to address the individual’s concerns regarding treatment (including service refusals).

  • Further, the Employer agrees to provide an update on the inclusion of Gender Affirming Care Benefits by the provider to the health and welfare benefits at each Labour Management Committee meeting.