MD HB1121

Health occupations boards must grant at least 2 hours of continuing education credits for every hour of CE completed on perimenopausal, menopausal, and postmenopausal evaluation and treatment, effective October 1, 2026

Adds the Executive Director of the Maryland Commission for Women and one representative with menopause expertise to the State Advisory Council on Health and Wellness

Maryland Health Care Commission must evaluate insurance coverage barriers for menopause treatment, including hormone replacement therapy and preauthorization requirements, and report findings by December 1, 2026

Maryland Department of Health must develop an action plan to increase access to menopause health care services through community health workers and evaluate methods for expanding clinical education opportunities, with reports due October 1, 2027

Maryland Commission for Women must evaluate state policy opportunities to improve health and economic security for individuals with perimenopausal, menopausal, and postmenopausal conditions, reporting by October 1, 2027