MD SB892

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

The State Advisory Council on Health and Wellness membership expands to include the Executive Director of the Maryland Commission for Women and one representative with expertise in perimenopausal, menopausal, and postmenopausal conditions

The Maryland Health Care Commission must evaluate coverage barriers for menopause-related conditions, including hormone replacement therapy and preauthorization requirements, and report findings to the legislature by December 1, 2026

The Maryland Department of Health must develop an action plan to increase access to menopause-related health care through community health workers and evaluate methods to expand clinical education opportunities, with reports due by October 1, 2027

The Maryland Commission for Women must evaluate state policy opportunities to improve health and economic security for individuals with menopause-related conditions, reporting by October 1, 2027