Bill > LD1079

This bill requires the Maine Department of Health and Human Services to develop comprehensive educational materials about perimenopause and menopause through partnerships with healthcare providers and community health programs. The materials will be available in both electronic and physical formats and must cover a wide range of topics, including symptoms, treatments, biological processes, when to seek medical advice, and strategies for discussing these life stages with family and friends. Specifically, the department will collaborate with obstetricians, gynecologists, primary care providers, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants to create informative resources designed to educate menstruating persons and individuals more broadly about perimenopause and menopause. The bill allocates $20,000 from the General Fund in each of the fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 to support the creation and distribution of these educational materials, demonstrating a commitment to improving public understanding of these important health transitions.

Health and Social Services

https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1079&snum=132