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  1. A4TE's Trans Health Project

    Advocates for Trans Equality's Trans Health Project - trans healthcare insurance tutorial, insurance & legal resources, gender centers, financial aid.

  2. Insurance Denial Resource

    Basic Rights Oregon's free resource for trans and queer oregonians facing insurance denials.

  3. OHSU Transgender Health

    ["OHSU's gender affirming care program","Jamie worked directly w\/THP through their Social Connection Project (SCP) where patient participants are paired with an SCP volunteer for regular monthly check-ins. Jamie is also a patient with THP Endo & Psychology. OHSU is one of the most comprenhensive transgender health programs in the US."]

  4. QueerDoc

    Gender affirming care via telehealth for all ages- does not take insurance

  5. QTBIPOC Reproductive Healthcare & Gender Affirming Care Resource Directory

    Living document with info on QTBIPOC providers, made by and for QTBIPOC

  6. Staywell Health

    A queer owned virtual direct primary care clinic offering inclusive, gender affirming, and personalized care to adults across multiple states, including Oregon

  7. Ride to Care

    No fee. Available to those on OHP with no other way to get to their medical appointment. Call at least two business days before medical appointment.

  8. Wallace Medical Concern

    For all ages. Accepts OHP and most private insurance. For uninsured patients, fees are determined on a sliding scale. By appointment only.

  9. Walgreens Prescription Savings Club

    Annual membership fees for those with no prescription insurance or insurance that does not cover medications.

  10. Virginia Garcia

    Primary health care for families with a special emphasis on migrant and seasonal farm workers and others with barriers to receiving healthcare.

  11. Southwest Community Health Center

    Appointment required. Sliding scale based on monthly pre-tax income and family size. Basic healthcare for low-income, uninsured individuals.

  12. Smiles Change Lives

    Orthodontic program helping families with the cost of braces.

  13. Rx Outreach

    Nonprofit mail-order pharmacy, no enrollment fee and does not require citizenship.

  14. Project Access Now

    Insurance help for low-income, uninsured people and connects them to donated care

  15. Private Insurance Marketplace

    Resources for health insurance in Oregon

  16. Portland Community College Dental Clinic

    Serves uninsured adults and children with reduced fees

  17. Vetted

    Plume

    Resource for gender affirming healthcare services

  18. Partnership for Prescription Assistance

    No enrollment fee. Website for low-income, uninsured Oregon residents to link to patient assistance programs

  19. Pacific University Dental Hygiene Clinic

    Accepts OHP (MODA only), private insurance, and considers discounted rates and payment plans for low-income, uninsured patients.

  20. Oregon Prescription Drug Program

    No enrollment fee. All Oregon residents are eligible and can save up to 80% on their prescriptions.

  21. Oregon Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation/ KEX Kids Fund

    Vouchers for eye exams, eyeglasses, and hearing aids for children and youth ages 0-21 (18- 21 only if in school).

  22. Oregon Health Plan

    OHP is free health coverage for Oregonians who meet income and other criteria.

  23. Oregon Foundation for Vision Awareness

    Nonprofit helping children (up to 18

  24. Old Town Clinics

    Accepts OHP, and sliding fee scale. Patients must be 18 or older

  25. Vetted

    OHSU Dental Clinics

    Accepts OHP+, Capitol, and MODA. Reduced fee of 30-40%.

  26. New Eyes for the Needy

    Provides new eyeglass vouchers to those who cannot afford glasses.

  27. Neighborhood Health Center

    Accepts OHP and private insurance plans. No insurance required.

  28. Needymeds

    Website that provides information on options to receive assistance with the cost of medicine.

  29. MODA Health Children's Program

    Children ages 5-18 without insurance may be referred to program by a school representative.

  30. InfantSEE

    A public health program designed to ensure the early detection of eye conditions in babies.

  31. Vetted

    How to Advocate for Yourself in Medical Care (USA)

    Notes taken by a colleague of Alex's that have been graciously shared

  32. Diabetes Testing Supplies

    Wholesale diabetic testing supplies at a discounted price.

  33. Costco Pharmacy

    Frequent low prices for prescription drugs. It is not necessary to be a member to use the pharmacy.

  34. Compassion Clinics

    No cost. Annual Medical, dental, and other healthcare services.

  35. Community Vision

    Local nonprofit helping people with disabilities

  36. Coalition of Community Health Clinics

    A partnership of safety net providers; healthcare to low-income or uninsured people. A coalition of nonprofit clinics, including dental referrals.

  37. Cheap Glasses 123

    For those who already have a prescription, order glasses online starting as low as $29.

  38. Borland Free Clinic

    Free adult primary care for uninsured, underinsured or those in insurance gap.

  39. Benefits Checkup

    No fee. Helps seniors 55+ search for a variety of public and private benefits to help pay for health care

  40. America's Best

    Frequent discounted prices for eye exams and glasses.

  41. Advantage Smiles for Kids

    By professional referral only. Orthodontics to improve the quality of life for kids.

  42. NARA Northwest

    Native American Rehabilitation Association aims to provide education, social services, physical health, dental health, mental health and substance use disorder services for American Indians and Alaska Natives and those who seek our care.

“Each and every one of us has value and deserves to be treated with dignity and respect.”

— Laverne Cox