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CT HB05389
Bill
Status
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Public Health Committee
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AI Summary
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Department of Public Health must develop a toolkit in consultation with UConn Health Center's Health Disparities Institute to provide evidence-based, culturally appropriate guidance for diagnosing and treating menopause, perimenopause, and postmenopause symptoms
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Toolkit targets providers across multiple fields including obstetrics, gynecology, internal medicine, family medicine, emergency medicine, psychiatry, mental health, social work, dentistry, and community health
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Required content includes comprehensive symptom descriptions, evidence-based treatment guidelines covering hormone replacement therapy and testosterone therapy, and information on insurance coverage for these therapies
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Toolkit must include short education modules that qualify as continuing education credits for healthcare providers
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Commissioner of Public Health must distribute the completed toolkit to healthcare providers by January 1, 2027, with the act taking effect October 1, 2026
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning A Provider Toolkit For The Diagnosis And Treatment Of Menopause, Perimenopause And Postmenopause.
Last Action
Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/23/26 12:00 PM
3/16/2026