Pennsylvania House Advances Menopause Treatment Coverage Bill package, Expanding Access to Critical Healthcare for Women
Rep. Liz Hanbidge October 7, 2026
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives today passed H.B.1346 a bill introduced by state Rep. Liz Hanbidge, D-Montgomery, along with H.B. 1345, introduced by state Rep. Morgan Cephas, D-Phila., that would provide a significant update to state insurance law that ensures comprehensive coverage for both hormonal and non-hormonal treatments to manage menopausal symptoms.
House Bill 1346 would amend the Insurance Company Law of 1921 to require health insurance policies offered, issued, or renewed in Pennsylvania to cover FDA-approved treatments, behavioral therapy, and therapies for menopause induced by hysterectomy. Coverage would remain subject to standard medical necessity and cost-sharing provisions.
"This bill closes long-standing gaps in women's health coverage," said Hanbidge. "Menopause affects millions of Pennsylvanians, yet many struggle to access the therapies they need. This legislation makes sure those individuals are no longer overlooked by insurance plans."
The bill defines the scope of covered treatments broadly, including medications and treatments approved by the FDA, as well as behavioral therapies that assist patients in managing symptoms such as hot flashes, sleep disturbances, bladder changes, and bone density loss. Under the bill, coverage must also include treatment for menopause resulting from hysterectomy, encompassing all the unique needs of individuals who experience surgically induced menopause.
House Bill 1345 would further expand on this critical access to include Medicaid coverage for the same treatments.
"I am thrilled that our colleagues voted to pass this important legislation to make sure treatments are accessible and affordable,” Hanbidge said. “Menopause and perimenopause affect millions of women in Pennsylvania. Every one of them deserves access to therapies that work for their symptoms. We must continue to break the stigma, expand education about menopause, and ensure health equity."
The bills will now move to the state Senate for further consideration.
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