MA H2499

Requires the Department of Public Health to develop and implement a menopause awareness program within 270 days, including educational materials for patients and clinicians on symptoms, chronic conditions, and treatment options

Directs the Board of Registration in Medicine to assess within 270 days whether continuing medical education (CME) programs adequately train physicians on women's midlife health, and authorizes grants to CME providers for menopause-related training

Mandates the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development to conduct a study within 270 days on menopause's workforce impact and employer policies, including insurance coverage, cooling rooms, and healthcare spending accounts

Requires publication of best workplace practices for menopausal employees within 60 days of the study's completion, covering employee benefits, company culture, and awareness programs

Cites that menopause symptoms cost American women an estimated $1.8 billion in lost working time annually, with 40% reporting weekly interference with work performance and nearly 1 in 5 leaving or considering leaving the workforce