Pennsylvania Lawmakers Advance Legislation to Address Menopause Care Gaps and Workplace Support
Pennsylvania State Senator Maria Collett and Representatives Melissa Shusterman, Liz Hanbidge, and Morgan Cephas are celebrating the progress of the 'No Time for a Pause' legislative package, aimed at improving menopause-related healthcare and workplace accommodations. This package includes several bills focusing on menopause education, insurance coverage for menopause treatments, pelvic floor health insurance, preventative measures for hip fractures, and Medicaid coverage for menopause care. Seven of these bills have been reported out of committee, and one has passed in the House. The initiative also includes a resolution to study workplace policies on perimenopause and menopause, which was approved by the House with a vote of 159-44.