Relating to health benefit plan coverage for perimenopause and menopause medications.
HB 3814 requires most health benefit plans in Texas to cover prescription medications treating perimenopause and menopause. This applies to private insurance plans, health maintenance organizations, Medicaid, and other covered health plans that provide prescription drug benefits. The law mandates this coverage for plans delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2026, with the bill taking effect September 1, 2025. It does not specify particular medications but requires coverage for any prescription drug used to treat these conditions.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 26, 2025
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