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Title: MSP in BC
Post by: Tazia of the Omineca on February 12, 2012, 10:43:00 PM

So I'm just wondering if anyone has any experience with the MSP in BC, or any MSP in general.
Since I've been trying to look up ways of getting SRS, and MSP seems to be a good choice.

It's just the hoops and stuff, nothing too bad, the usual, RLE, Therapists, and Psychologists stuff.
I'm just wondering if there might be coverage in BC for SRS for those that fit the criteria.
I want to get it done while I am still young (I'm 18 now) so I can sort of live life the way I feel inside.
The Government website isn't much help and I am slightly uncomfortable going to the BC Government office to ask where I could find out.
I have found a couple sites that talk about coverage via the MSP some places in Canada, but I'm wondering about like first-hand accouts.
If there are any that is. I would verily appreciate any advice, or whatever the words are I am looking for here.

Please and thank you.

Title: Re: MSP in BC
Post by: eli77 on February 13, 2012, 12:15:48 AM

Here is the info on MSP from the website of the gender therapist I used to go to when I lived in BC:

http://www.drmeladypreece.com/TG_Resources_/Entries/2010/11/12_Applying_to_msp_%28BC%29_for_approval_for_surgery_.html (http://www.drmeladypreece.com/TG_Resources_/Entries/2010/11/12_Applying_to_msp_%28BC%29_for_approval_for_surgery_.html)

It should still be up to date. Basically, 1 year of documented RLE to be approved for SRS with Dr. Brassard in Montreal. You still have to pay for airfare and to stay in the aftercare facility, but the rest is covered.

Title: Re: MSP in BC
Post by: Tazia of the Omineca on February 13, 2012, 03:02:32 AM

Thank you Sarah. :)

I need a job now. : p

Title: Re: MSP in BC
Post by: Tori on February 13, 2012, 05:22:25 AM

Then get one!

Title: Re: MSP in BC
Post by: Tazia of the Omineca on February 13, 2012, 06:39:32 AM

That's pretty expensive, but I can do this, I just need a job like now. :P

I wish I were rich/had a rich boyfriend to mooch from. :V
Just kidding. XD

Seriously though, expensive.

Title: Re: MSP in BC
Post by: catherinecc on March 08, 2012, 03:40:24 AM

BC - Getting Surgery
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/932389/Trans/VCH2011/Getting%20Surgery%202011.pdf (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/932389/Trans/VCH2011/Getting%20Surgery%202011.pdf)

Travel resources (hope air may fly you to montreal if you are low /no income)
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/932389/Trans/Stepping%20Forward%20-%20Travel%20Resources.pdf (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/932389/Trans/Stepping%20Forward%20-%20Travel%20Resources.pdf)

Some other BC centric info
http://catherinecc.tumblr.com/post/10446237165/documents-ive-written (http://catherinecc.tumblr.com/post/10446237165/documents-ive-written)

If you have questions, feel free to ask.

Susan's Place Transgender Resources

Community Conversation => Transsexual talk => Male to female transsexual talk (MTF) => Topic started by: Tazia of the Omineca on February 12, 2012, 10:43:00 PM