state_legiscan_drain · RI
Mandates health insurance coverage for medically necessary hormonal/non-hormonal therapy to treat symptoms of peri-menopause/menopause, if therapy is recommended by qualified healthcare provider licensed in RI and has proven safe and effective.
March 4, 2026
Summary
If enacted, this bill would mandate health insurance coverage for medically necessary hormonal/non-hormonal therapy for peri-menopause/menopause symptoms when recommended by a qualified Rhode Island-licensed healthcare provider and proven safe and effective. This applies to health insurers, impacting their coverage policies and potentially increasing premiums for affected plans.
Source: https://status.rilegislature.gov/
Common questions
- What does "Mandates health insurance coverage for medically necessary hormonal/non-hormonal therapy to treat symptoms of peri-menopause/menopause, if therapy is recommended by qualified healthcare provider licensed in RI and has proven safe and effective." cover?
- If enacted, this bill would mandate health insurance coverage for medically necessary hormonal/non-hormonal therapy for peri-menopause/menopause symptoms…
- When was it published?
- It was published on March 4, 2026.