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HUMAN RIGHTS-MENOPAUSE CARE
February 5, 2026
Summary
If enacted, this bill would require Illinois health insurance policies to cover medically necessary hormonal and non-hormonal therapies for menopausal and perimenopausal symptoms, as recommended by a qualified provider and consistent with evidence-based guidelines. It would also amend the Illinois Human Rights Act to remove menopause-related conditions from the definition of unlawful discrimination but require employers to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnancy, including menopause-related conditions such as flexible scheduling or modified workspace. The insurance coverage provisions take effect January 1, 2028, and the employment provisions take effect January 1, 2027.
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Source: https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=5284&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104
Common questions
- What does "HUMAN RIGHTS-MENOPAUSE CARE" cover?
- If enacted, this bill would require Illinois health insurance policies to cover medically necessary hormonal and non-hormonal therapies for menopausal and…
- When was it published?
- It was published on February 5, 2026.