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Portland and the federal government

Learn about our sanctuary city status, efforts to block federal overreach: Portland.gov/Federal

Gender Affirming Care and Culturally Specific Resources

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The City of Portland’s benefit coverage supports gender affirming and culturally competent care for our plan participants. Below are some resources available within our Moda and Kaiser plans.

Gender Affirming Care with Carrot

We’ve partnered with Carrot to provide resources and support for inclusive hormonal health, fertility, and family-building. Carrot provides support with:

  • Perimenopause and menopause
  • Low testosterone (low T)
  • Infant care and parenting (ages 0-12)
  • Pregnancy and postpartum
  • Fertility health and wellness (e.g., hormone testing, trying to get pregnant)
  • Preservation (egg, embryo, or sperm freezing)
  • Assisted reproduction, like IVF and IUI
  • Adoption
  • Donor assistance and gestational surrogacy
  • Gender-affirming care

Explore the resources available: Carrot

Gender Affirming Care with Kaiser Permanente

Gender Pathways is a unique place for Kaiser Permanente members to receive integrated care in a comfortable, supportive setting.

Learn more at the website: Northwest Gender Pathway

Informational flyer: Kaiser Gender Pathways Clinic

Gender Affirming Care with Moda Health

Options are available within OHSU and Legacy health, both of which are in-network for Moda members.

Transgender Health Program | OHSU

Transgender Health Services | Legacy Health

Transgender Services | Randall Children's Hospital | Legacy Health

Visit Moda's LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Care Resource Page: 

LGBTQIA Support Hub (modahealth.com)


Kaiser Members: Center for Black Health and Wellness

The Center for Black Health and Wellness is a primary care center located within the East Interstate Medical Office in North Portland. It is a new option for Kaiser Permanente Northwest members interested in receiving primary care services. It is led by a team of clinicians with experience in providing exceptional culturally responsive care to Black patients and their families. We here at Kaiser Permanente Northwest recognize that studies show Black patients have better health outcomes when they have Black clinician(s) and care teams that are highly experienced in providing culturally responsive care.

Culturally Specific Resources for Moda Members

Moda is creating more culturally specific content in order to help members find resources in order to help members find resources. Below are two such resources, providing members with a way to reach and identify providers in their area and in-network.


Financial Resources for LGBTQ+ Community

Understanding the financial challenges and steps to improve financial well-being for LGBTQ+ people and their partners. 

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