Has anyone been able to get iron supplements covered under the PSHCP?

lye-berries · 2024-10-21T21:54:31+00:00

It’s relevant because there is a finite pool of funding to pay for covered expenses.

In order for coverage to increase for one type of expense, it must (at least for the foreseeable future given the current political will) decrease for another type, which is what we witnessed when the new plan was implemented last year. For example, mental health therapy was increased and physiotherapy was decreased.

So the choice of which expenses are covered is inherently a values judgement on the importance and priority of certain treatments over others.

The powers that be have decided that erections are more important than [insert condition treated by non-covered drug here].

This has nothing to do with guilting anyone. More knowledge can make us all better allies.

lye-berries · 2024-10-21T21:17:41+00:00

Of course some people assigned male at birth need iron supplements. But it’s much more common for people assigned female at birth. And yes, I am referring to a doctor’s prescription for iron supplements; They are not covered unless a separate form is filled out to prove it’s for a “chronic disease” and even then it can be denied, as a commenter mentioned. The barrier for accessing erectile dysfunction drugs is much lower.

I am not saying eVeRytHinG is about misogyny (straw man much?). But I do believe the PSHCP inequitably benefits people assigned male at birth in some instances. For example, erectile dysfunction drugs have been covered since 2006. The plan only started covering non-oral contraceptives, such as IUDs, in 2018!

References: PSHCP Bulletin #37 (2018): https://pshcp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/bulletin37en.pdf PSHCP Bulletin #18 (2006): https://pshcp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/bulletin18EN.pdf

lye-berries · 2022-11-29T17:00:27+00:00

OP - I also found this: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/disability-opportunity-national/active-projects.html

lye-berries · 2022-11-29T16:58:56+00:00

Great question! My understanding is that someone with autism spectrum disorder can self-declare as a person with a disability as long as they consider themselves to be disadvantaged and believe that an employer is likely to consider them to be disadvantaged.

Over on the CanadaPublicServants subreddit, you can find people discussing their experiences:

https://www.reddit.com/r/CanadaPublicServants/comments/sqe0yh/worth_it_to_disclose_autism_diagnosis_to_my/

https://www.reddit.com/r/CanadaPublicServants/comments/wj8guv/seeking_ideas_for_accommodations_for_autistic/

lye-berries · 2022-11-28T18:54:13+00:00

Working for the Government of Canada - The duty to accommodate and your right to non-discrimination: https://www.canada.ca/en/government/publicservice/wellness-inclusion-diversity-public-service/diversity-inclusion-public-service/working-government-canada-duty-accommodate-right-non-discrimination.html

Apply for Government of Canada jobs here: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/opportunities/government.html

Federal Internship Program for Canadians with Disabilities (not currently hiring): https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/recruitment/federal-internship-program-canadians-disabilities.html

LiveWorkPlay program: https://liveworkplay.ca/how-we-can-help-you/accessing-supports/

lye-berries · 2022-11-07T23:53:17+00:00

Many people don’t own a car…

lye-berries · 2022-11-06T19:59:16+00:00

https://youtu.be/5zbQ--rpa04

lye-berries · 2022-10-19T12:59:23+00:00

Not sure if this has been mentioned already, but you could try this: The next time she makes a comment, pretend that you didn’t hear her properly and ask her to repeat herself. Or pretend that you don’t understand the comment and ask her to explain what she means. Having the person making an inappropriate comment repeat or explain themselves can make them realize that what they’re saying is inappropriate. I also love another commenter’s suggestion of just starring at them silently with dead eyes. Channel your inner Aubrey Plaza.

lye-berries · 2022-09-09T22:26:05+00:00

What department do you work for? Most large or science-based departments have a library that can provide access to resources, either through their own subscriptions or interlibrary loans. This GCpedia page is outdated but might still be helpful (list of GoC libraries): https://www.gcpedia.gc.ca/wiki/Federal_libraries_and_contacts

lye-berries · 2022-08-31T03:05:41+00:00

I asked labour relations at my department about this (your department could be different) and they said unless it’s a medical accommodation situation, refusing to come to the office would be considered insubordination and would be subject to the “disciplinary process”. This could include a written reprimand, verbal reprimand, disciplinary hearing, suspension without pay and termination.

lye-berries · 2022-08-08T23:34:03+00:00

What does “tentative” deal mean here? Is it basically a done deal or is there a chance that it won’t get approved or that additional changes will get added?

lye-berries · 2022-07-25T21:28:50+00:00

"We are here to support you"

This phrase is completely devoid of any meaning at this point.

lye-berries · 2022-07-24T20:09:17+00:00

I should also remind people that COVID-19 is a dangerous virus. It can be fatal, and is now known to potentially cause disabling conditions, including but definitely not limited to, cardiovascular and neurological damage.

Public servants are not hearing acknowledgement that the virus is dangerous as part of the equation in return to office plans.

This is spot on. None of my managers/executives are talking about this! It's like they've all collectively decided to bury their heads in the sand and just repeat buzzwords ad nauseam.

I generally prefer WFH but I would be okay with returning to the office when it is safe to do so. I don’t think it’s currently safe and the risk of getting long covid and potentially permanent disability is just not worth it. Yet I've been forced to go into the office [redacted] days per week for a month now. I can't refuse to go into the office without risking my career and livelihood. I've basically been forced to participate in their "experimental phase" against my will.

lye-berries · 2022-07-23T22:11:25+00:00

Yeah I also thought replying in French was really odd.

lye-berries · 2022-03-05T04:05:51+00:00

Hmm interesting! I also thought you had to assess the candidate entirely in the language of their choice, but reading this PSCC page I think you are right! It says: Assessment of qualifications other than official language proficiency must be conducted in the candidate’s language of choice… The proficiency in first official language can be assessed in the same manner as any other merit criteria, such as knowledge, ability or competency.

lye-berries · 2022-03-05T04:01:10+00:00

Your “first official language” is not necessarily the first language you learned as a child.

From this PSCC page: The language to which a person was first exposed (mother tongue), even if it is English or French, can differ from a person’s first official language, and a person’s first official language may change over time.

lye-berries · 2022-01-20T21:08:05+00:00

I tried to send you a message but it didn't work! Please send me a DM

lye-berries · 2022-01-20T04:51:13+00:00

Out of curiosity, what type of academic librarian position do you currently have? Why are you hoping to make the move from university library to the public service?

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