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Most City offices will be closed Thursday, June 19, to observe Juneteenth

The City of Portland recognizes Juneteenth as a formal day of remembrance to honor Black American history and the end of slavery in the United States. Learn about Juneteenth.

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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.
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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)

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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