BASE Health Resource Page

BASE Oregon works on the ground to make sure that Black residents in Southern Oregon know their rights under Oregon law, and have access to healthcare. We are currently partnering with the Oregon Health Authority to support our reproductive health. We help meet our community members’ immediate needs and connect them to resources, information, and support.

Black Doctors and Health Providers

Did you know there are several Black health providers in our area? You can find out how to contact them on our Black-Owned Business Directory under Healthcare

Kimani Borland

Lakiesha Sheaffer

Shaylee Graham

Rosemary Chedozi

Kendra Mollette

Lori Tensen

Ashland Healing Center

Insurance Questions

Do you need insurance? If you aren’t receiving insurance through your employer, spouse, or parents (for ages 26 or younger) you still have options;

1) Through an insurance company

Buy a plan directly from an insurance company

Buy a plan through an HMO

2) Through the Health Insurance Marketplace Buy a plan through HealthCare.gov.

Documents you may need:

Proof of Social Security Number

Tax returns (federal or state versions)

W2 and/or 1099s

W4 Withholding Allowance Certificate (federal or state versions)

1095 (includes 1095A, 1095B, 1095C)

3) Oregon Health Plan (OHP) is a great option for those who qualify. You can apply at any time.

KNOW YOUR HEALTH RIGHTS

Did you know that in Oregon…

  1. Abortion is legal without restrictions.

  2. Pharmacists can prescribe contraception without a doctor’s visit.

  3. Anyone who qualifies can receive free sexual and reproductive health care, no matter their citizenship status.

  4. Insurance plans must cover abortion at no cost.

  5. For people who use the contraceptive pill, patch or ring, insurance must cover dispensing 12 months’ supply at a time.

  6. Insurance must cover hormone replacement therapy and gender-affirming surgery.

 

Reproductive Health

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