An Act providing for insurance coverage for vaginal estrogen for the treatment of menopausal symptoms and urinary tract infections.

Summary

The bill obligates health insurance policies issued or renewed in Pennsylvania after the law takes effect to include coverage for vaginal estrogen used to treat menopausal symptoms and prevent urinary tract infections. Coverage must encompass all FDA‑approved vaginal estrogen drugs and devices, though insurers may still apply standard medical‑necessity, cost‑sharing and utilization‑review rules. The goal is to improve access to a common therapy for women experiencing menopause.

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