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PA HB1827

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/2/2025

Primary Sponsor

Melissa Shusterman

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires Pennsylvania health insurance policies to cover osteoporosis prevention, testing, and treatment for individuals who have reached menopause, including bone mineral density testing, FDA-approved drugs and devices, and hormonal/nonhormonal treatments

  • Mandates coverage or reimbursement for preventative measures including prescribed dietary supplements, weight training or personal training services, and physical therapy

  • Directs the Department of Human Services to provide medical assistance (Medicaid) coverage for osteoporosis screenings and treatments for eligible recipients who have reached menopause, subject to federal approval

  • Addresses the gap between average menopause onset (age 51) and current bone density screening recommendations (age 65+), noting that up to 20% of bone loss occurs in the first five years of menopause

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment, with insurance policy requirements applying to new filings or policies issued/renewed 180 days after the effective date

Legislative Description

Providing for medical assistance coverage and insurance coverage of screening, prevention and treatment measures for osteoporosis as a result of menopause.

Last Action

Referred to Insurance

9/2/2025

Committee Referrals

Insurance9/2/2025

Full Bill Text

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