Gender affirming care benefits now available

Beginning August 1, 2024, Simon Fraser University is making gender affirming care (GAC) benefits available to all SFU employees eligible for the Pacific Blue Cross Extended Health Care plan.

Providing gender affirming care is an important step towards creating a more inclusive and supportive workplace for all employees, and we acknowledge and thank the members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community at SFU who provided guidance and advice throughout this process.

Pacific Blue Cross (PBC) has now posted Gender Affirming Care details for plan sponsors and members.  

How to access GAC benefits: 

• SFU employees enrolled in the PBC Extended Health Benefit program can access the Gender Affirming Care microsite from the Member Profile on the PBC website after logging in.
• The site includes resources to help you consider all care options and a summary of the pre-approval and claims process. Please ensure that you carefully review the requirements before submitting any claims. 
• Additionally, details specific to SFU’s Gender Affirming Care benefit will be available on Member Profile and in the plan booklets. 

If you cannot access the microsite or have questions about these benefits, please contact hradmin@sfu.ca.