Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1569: Creates new provisions relating to insurance coverage for treatment of certain menopause-related conditions
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1569 is a bill introduced in the Missouri Senate on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Creates new provisions relating to insurance coverage for treatment of certain menopause-related conditions. Primary sponsor: Patty Lewis (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): Second Read and Referred S Insurance and Banking Committee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
SB 1569 - This act requires health benefit plans delivered, issued for delivery, continued, or renewed in this state on or after January 1, 2027, to provide coverage for the treatment of perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause, as described in the act. The coverage shall be limited to those drugs and medications that have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and shall not be subject to any greater deductible or co-payment than other similar health care services provided by the health benefit plan. TAYLOR MIDDLETON
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patty Lewis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Second Read and Referred S Insurance and Banking Committee
- S First Read