2026–27 UC SHIP Gender-Affirming Care Benefits
Benefit | In-network | Out-of-network | Notes |
Top Surgery | $250 Deductible Coinsurance: 20% | Not Covered | Precertification required |
Bottom Surgery | $250 Deductible Coinsurance: 20% | Not covered | Precertification required |
Gender Confirming Facial Surgery | $250 Deductible Coinsurance: 20% | Not covered | Precertification/medical necessity requirements apply |
Tracheal Shave | $250 Deductible Coinsurance: 20% | Not covered | Precertification required |
Electrolysis and laser hair removal | $250 Deductible Coinsurance: 20% | Not covered | Precertification required covered when medically necessary |
Vocal training | $25 copay per visit No deductible | Not covered | - |
Fertility preservation | $250 Deductible Coinsurance: 20% | Not covered | Precertification required |
Hormone therapy | $250 Deductible Coinsurance: 20% | Not covered | Covered when medically necessary. Some services/medications may require precertification. |
Psychotherapy | $0 copay + $0 deductible | Not covered | - |
Hysterectomy | $250 deductible, 20% coinsurance | Not covered | Precertification required |
Gender affirming surgery travel expenses -Travel expense for each surgical procedure (limited to six trips) -Transportation to the facility where the surgery will take place -Lodging accommodations (limited to one room, double occupancy) -Other reasonable expenses (excluding tobacco, alcohol, drug, and meal expenses) | -No copay, deductible, or coinsurance. Limited to 6 trips. -Up to $250 for round-trip coach airfare per person. No deductible -Up to $100 per day for up to 21 days per trip. Limited to one room, double occupancy. No deductible. -Up to $25 per day, per person for up to 21 days per trip. No deductible | Not covered | Precertification required; specific limits apply |
** In-network PCP and Specialist office visit copays increased from $15 to $25 per visit. Urgent Care increased from $25 to $45 per visit, and Emergency Room services increased from $200 to $250 per visit. The in-network annual out-of-pocket maximum remains $4,500 per individual / $9,000 per family.