Gender-Affirming Benefit Resources

Information about services and procedures available to benefit-enrolled employees and family members through Kaiser Permanente and Moda.

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Kaiser

Kaiser has a dedicated resource for services designed for transgender and gender affirming members. The Gender Pathways Clinic, located in the East Interstate Kaiser Medical Offices, provides culturally competent care to both adult and pediatric transgender and non-binary patients. In addition, Kaiser's Vancouver Cascade Park Medical office also now provides Gender Pathways appointments. 

In-person and online appointments can be made without a referral by adult members by calling1-800-813-2000 or by making an appointment with Gender Pathways online via kp.org.  

Additional resources:

Kaiser Gender-Affirming Care (website)

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For additional information, contact Kaiser at 503-249-6748 or 1-800-813-2000. Adult members do not need a referral before contacting 

 


Moda Health

To find more information about Moda Health's inclusive care benefits, please visit their  LGBTQIA+ Support Hub.

Moda also maintains a list of providers who support gender affirming care: 

Additional resource: Gender Confirming Care Needs (flyer)

To learn more about these benefits, please call Moda Health Customer Service at 888-445-7413 (TTY users, please dial 711) or email multcountycs@modahealth.com.


Additional benefits that may be helpful:

  • Medical Flexible Spending Account - MERP: Expenses for gender-affirming treatments and surgery are eligible medical expenses with a Letter of Medical Necessity signed by your provider. You will also need to provide PacificSource with a detailed receipt or explanation of benefits.

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  • Leave: You may apply for FMLA/OFLA protected leave for qualifying procedures. You may also qualify for short-term disability or catastrophic leave. More information when you apply.
     
  • Employee Assistance Program: EAP benefits include counseling for up to 6 sessions per person per issue and other work-life services.
Last reviewed July 21, 2025