Hey guys! So in the near future, maybe even soon, my family and I will be relocating to Oregon. Ill be going to college in Washington which doesn't matter BUT, I now have testosterone from informed consent here in Utah and have been on it for 7 months. When I move, my mom will have to switch health insurance, so is it easy (for anyone who lives in OR) to get on testosterone?

Oregon/Washington is very progressive. They host Gender Odyssey up there. T is medication, a doctor just can't deny it to people because they move. I don't live up there but you probably just need to take your prescription with you and when you see a new doctor get it sorted out. Someone who moved can better give you the exact steps.

Quote from: Alexthecat on January 16, 2016, 07:48:28 AM
Oregon/Washington is very progressive. They host Gender Odyssey up there. T is medication, a doctor just can't deny it to people because they move. I don't live up there but you probably just need to take your prescription with you and when you see a new doctor get it sorted out. Someone who moved can better give you the exact steps.

Hey thanks!! Hopefully someone who moved there will comment sooner or later.

What Alex said. You'd just have to take your prescription with you to the new doctor and they should carry it over. An introduction via phone from your current doctor may help.

Depending on where you are, I'd say find an LGBTQ clinic. If you're not near a bigger city that may be difficult though. Check with your school. Sometimes on campus health resources have a doctor that can prescribe.

I live in NW Oregon and I feel very, very lucky to be transitioning in this state.  Washington is similar - lots of resources and support.  A large number of knowledgeable doctors - you should be able to find one covered by the new insurance plan relatively easily.  The informed consent model is very supported here.

Granted, resources are MUCH easier to access if you will be living near the Portland metro area or at least around Salem/Eugene.  My experience would be different in eastern Oregon, but it is still one of the better states to live in as a trans person.

Feel free to PM me if you want to ask specific questions or get more details!

Quote from: ridleysw on January 16, 2016, 06:25:08 PM
I live in NW Oregon and I feel very, very lucky to be transitioning in this state.  Washington is similar - lots of resources and support.  A large number of knowledgeable doctors - you should be able to find one covered by the new insurance plan relatively easily.  The informed consent model is very supported here.

Granted, resources are MUCH easier to access if you will be living near the Portland metro area or at least around Salem/Eugene.  My experience would be different in eastern Oregon, but it is still one of the better states to live in as a trans person.

Feel free to PM me if you want to ask specific questions or get more details!

This is awesome! I plan to be moving to Corvallis so it's nice to get a picture in my head of what resources are like where.