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GA HB988
GA HB988State employees; require health benefit plan to cover hormone replacement therapy for biological women experiencing perimenopause and menopause when such therapy is ordered or prescribed
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Introduced
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state employees' health insurance plan and post-employment health benefit fund, so as to require the state health benefit plan to cover hormone replacement therapy for biological women experiencing perimenopause and menopause when such therapy is ordered or prescribed by a licensed physician; to provide for definitions; to allow for deductibles, coinsurance and copayment provisions, and utilization review; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill requires the state health benefit plan, which is the health insurance plan for state employees, to cover hormone replacement therapy for biological women experiencing perimenopause and menopause, starting January 1, 2027, when prescribed by a doctor. Hormone replacement therapy is defined as treatment that replenishes hormones that naturally decrease during these life stages, helps manage symptoms, or protects against post-menopausal health issues. This coverage will be subject to the same deductibles, copayments, and review processes as other benefits within the plan.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (6)
Bethany Ballard (R)*,
Beth Camp (R)*,
Leesa Hagan (R)*,
Jan Jones (R)*,
Kimberly New (R)*,
Carmen Rice (R)*,
Last Action
House Second Readers (on 01/27/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72248 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/239915 |
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