"Berry, who is 59, talked about the importance of caring for women as they age in a culture and a society that would rather see them become invisible. And she specifically talked about her political activism surrounding menopause care across the country - and how she's faced roadblocks in her home state. "Back in my great state of California, my very own governor, Gavin Newsom, has vetoed our menopause bill, not one but two years in a row," Berry said."
"She didn't stop there, suggesting that his actions to bring down the bipartisan bills should be a sign that he's not fit for the Oval Office. "And with the way he's overlooked women - half the population - by devaluing us in mid-life, he probably should not be our next president either," Berry said. "Just saying." California lawmakers have passed the Menopause Care Equity Act in both 2024 and 2025."
"California lawmakers have passed the Menopause Care Equity Act in both 2024 and 2025 - a bill that would have required health insurance plans and policies to cover perimenopause and menopause evaluation and treatment, such as prescription drugs. But although the bipartisan bill has reached Newsom's desk twice, he's refused to sign. He has stated that the bill was "too far-reaching" and might result in higher general healthcare costs."
Menopause and perimenopause care equity faces legislative and political obstacles across the United States. Advocacy pushes for mandatory insurance coverage of evaluations, treatments and prescription medications and for medical‑professional training on perimenopause and menopause. California lawmakers approved a Menopause Care Equity Act in both 2024 and 2025, but the governor vetoed the measure twice, citing concerns it is too far‑reaching and could raise general healthcare costs. Thirteen states have passed or advanced menopause equity laws with varying approaches, including coverage mandates and provider education requirements. Persistent activism emphasizes the need to value and care for women in mid‑life.
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