H8587

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.

Introduced·5/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8587 mandates health insurance coverage for medically necessary hormonal and non-hormonal therapy to treat peri-menopause and menopause.

Rhode Island H8587 requires all health insurance policies issued or renewed in the state on or after January 1, 2027, to cover medically necessary hormonal and non-hormonal therapies for peri-menopause and menopause symptoms. This coverage must be recommended by a qualified healthcare provider licensed in Rhode Island and must include at least one FDA-approved hormonal and non-hormonal treatment, as well as one hormonal replacement therapy option in each of the following modalities: oral, transdermal, topical, and vaginal. The act takes effect upon passage.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Where it stands

Current
Health & Human Services Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDDD
4
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jun 2

12:00 AM

House Health & Human Services Hearing

History

Jun 2

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 29

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/02/2026)

May 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services