AB 360: Health care coverage for menopause.

Existing law, the Knox-Keene Health Care Service Plan Act of 1975, provides for the licensure and regulation of health care service plans by the Department of Managed Health Care. Existing law provides for the regulation of health insurers by the Department of Insurance. Existing law sets forth specified coverage requirements for health care service plan contracts and health insurance policies.

This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation relating to menopause that ensures patients experiencing menopause have access to health care providers who are well equipped to offer effective treatments and support and to promote greater awareness and education within the medical community to address gaps in care.