Menopause hormone therapy treatments would be covered by health insurance under Ohio bill

By: Megan Henry

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: March 26, 2026

Words: 683

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

Ohio Democratic lawmakers want menopause hormone therapy treatments covered by health insurance and Medicaid.

Ohio state Reps. Ashley Bryant Bailey, D-Cincinnati, and Anita Somani, D-Dublin, recently introduced Ohio House Bill 767.

“Menopause is inevitable and fighting your insurance company shouldn’t be,” Bryant Bailey said during a press conference introducing the bill.

“This legislation is about making sure that women across Ohio can access …

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