The following is a reproduction of a leaflet created and shared by PFLAGPDX following their virtual panel “After the election: the landscape of transgender rights in Oregon.” Supplemental links provided at the end.

*Photo displays white letters on black background stating “EQUAL RIGHTS FOR ALL”. Pictured next two two queer humans with brown skin tones, in front of a rainbow background. Photo courtesy of* *ACLU Oregon’s campaign*.

Additional Resources and Information from Basic Rights Oregon ◈ ACLU of Oregon ◈ PFLAG Portland

For a comprehensive list of resources, visit Basic Rights Oregon’s RESOURCES page.

ADVOCACY

Ways to Get Involved!

● Statewide Action Summit: February 22nd, 2025.

○ In Person Summit, Eugene Oregon. Learn about current legislative concepts and connect with folks from across the state. LINK.

● Student Leadership Virtual Call. LINK.

● Basic Rights Oregon Lobby Day:

● March 13th, 2025 (In Person at the Capitol) Info coming soon! Subscribe to BRO newsletter to stay updated and sign up to go talk with your elected officials directly.

Equal Rights for All Ballot Measure Campaign

● What is Equal Rights for All? Summary

● General volunteer sign up: LINK

● Training January 22nd (6-7pm PT) Petitioners training RSVP

● Petition request form LINK

ACLU of Oregon Action Alerts

● Join the Action Alert email list to stay informed about current issues and campaigns, upcoming events, and how you can get more involved in the fight to protect and expand civil liberties: LINK

● ACLU Know Your Rights Guide LINK

LEGAL/POLICY

Know Your Rights

● ACLU of Oregon’s Know Your Rights hub, including resources on First Amendment and Students’ rights LINK

● For Oregon-specific information about the history of Oregon protective laws, updating your identity/name on documentation, reporting a hate crime, second parent adoption, and more, see Basic Rights Oregon’s Know Your Rights page.

Legal Cases Discussed

● U.S. v Skrmetti (Supreme Court case challenging Tennessee’s law banning hormone therapy for trans adolescents)

● Bostock v. Clayton County (2020 Supreme Court case holding that discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity violates employment protections under Title VII)

MEDICAL INSURANCE

● Oregon House Bill 2002 (HB 2002) expands access to reproductive healthcare and gender affirming care in Oregon. HB 2002 applies to insurance plans that are regulated by the state and does not apply to self funded employer plans, which are exempt from state insurance mandates because of federal policies.

For help understanding your insurance plan type:

● Trans Health Insurance - Understanding Your Plan (Trans Health Project)

● For further help understanding if your plan is self-funded or regulated by the state. Note: This video has some outdated language due to when it was made but has helpful details. Video 1: Does my insurance plan cover transgender care? - YouTube

● If your claims are being denied but fall within the covered criteria, you can

contact the Department of Consumer and Business Services and file a complaint, here is information:

○ Free, Helpful Resource for Trans and Queer Oregonians Facing Insurance Denials — Basic Rights Oregon

■ Note: If you write a complaint to the Complaint department it might be forwarded directly to your insurer for a response as part of their

process. We provide this note so patients are aware of what to put in the complaint when they write the complaint. It helps to provide

dates of service, response from insurer, denial reason, in the complaint submitted.You will find more FAQs on their direct website.

If you’d like to change which marketplace plan you have:

○ Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace.

■ Note: Open enrollment ended Jan 15. See if you qualify for special enrollment.

○ Ask another guardian to cover your child.

If you need assistance signing up for Oregon health plan, there are resource navigators at community health non-profits around the state:

● Oregon Health Authority

● Community Based Programs: Community Health Program:

○ The Marie Equi Center

○ Cascade AIDS Project

○ BRO’s Resource pages for more organizations around the state

NAME CHANGE DOCUMENTATION GUIDE & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

● BRO’S Guide on Changing Gender Markers LINK

○ If you can’t afford the filing fee you can apply for a fee waiver, which generally is for people who earn less than a specific amount per year. For more info and a form go to THIS LINK

○ If you’re applying for a fee waiver, you must file your Name-Sex Change Petition in person at the courthouse at the same time you file your fee waiver application

Orgs with Financial Assistance Programs

● Outside In

● Transponder

MEDICAL CARE (specific to people under age 18)

If a youth is already on gender affirming care (GAC) medication

● If a minor patient is already prescribed gender affirming care (GAC) medication, either puberty medications or hormone replacement therapy, its recommended to schedule follow-up appointments with your providers. Talk to your provider about how many months of refills you can access. Inquire about how many months they can prescribe. If your insurance plan won’t cover additional refills, you can pay out of pocket. GoodRx and other online resources offer coupons to get medications at discounted prices.

● Methods

○ Puberty blockers, that pause puberty, are available as injectables and as an implant. Implants can last for years, a possible consideration for those concerned with medication policy changes. If someone has had a puberty blocker implant placed, you can verify with your provider how many years it lasts for. Talk with your provider about which type of medication and which method might be best for the young person if you are wanting to switch methods. If you receive an insurance denial, you can reach out to the complaint resource listed above.