Is Your Menopause Care Covered? What Insurance Companies Don’t Tell You

What do women need to know about menopause care, menopause treatment, insurance coverage and their rights in the workplace? Jennifer Weiss-Wolf, attorney, women’s health advocate and author of When in Menopause, joins me to talk about the systems surrounding perimenopause and menopause that most of us never think about until we need them. Jennifer has spent years fighting for women, from helping lead the movement to end the tampon tax to advocating for better menopause care, research, treatment access and workplace protections. In this conversation, we break down what is changing, where women are still falling through the cracks and what we can actually do about it. In this episode, you’ll learn: - Why menopause care and treatment still aren’t uniformly covered by health insurance - Why vaginal estrogen isn’t currently covered by Medicare - What states are doing to expand access to menopause treatment - What rights women actually have when it comes to menopause in the workplace - Why workplace accommodations without discrimination protections can be complicated - What to consider before disclosing menopause symptoms at work - How to better advocate for yourself in the doctor’s office - How to navigate the explosion of menopause supplements, creams and products being marketed to women - Why Jennifer believes better care, education, research and treatment access could make a bigger difference than workplace accommodations alone - How women can get involved in menopause advocacy without becoming policy experts This is one of those conversations that makes you realize how much of the menopause experience is shaped by systems most women have never been taught to think about. The more we understand how they work, the better equipped we are to ask for what we need. Learn more about menopause advocacy, policy, and how to drive change HERE If you liked this episode, you'll love: Estrogen 101: What I Learned From the World’s Top Menopause Doctors If you want a say on our upcoming guests, fill out ⁠this form Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow Jennifer on Instagram Sponsors: Head over to Bombas.com/TAMSEN and use code TAMSEN for 20% off your first purchase! Taking care of your health just got easier – start here with Zocdoc:https://zocdoc.com/TAMSEN #sponsored Machine Washable Rugs, Made Better. For a limited time only, our listeners get 10% off + free shipping at tumbleliving.com/TAMSEN #Tumble #ad Our listeners can buy one pair of glasses and get 20% off any additional pairs at WarbyParker.com/TAMSEN — and using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #ad Learn more about your ad choices, click here Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices