The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 5389, mandates the development of a comprehensive toolkit by the Department of Public Health, in collaboration with The University of Connecticut Health Center's Health Disparities Institute. This toolkit is intended to provide health care providers across various fields—including obstetrics, gynecology, internal medicine, and mental health—with evidence-based and culturally appropriate guidance for diagnosing and treating symptoms associated with menopause, perimenopause, and postmenopause. The toolkit will encompass a detailed description of symptoms, guidelines for treatment options such as hormone replacement therapy, information on insurance coverage for these therapies, and short educational modules that qualify as continuing education for providers.

The bill stipulates that the toolkit must be distributed to relevant health care providers by January 1, 2027, and it will take effect on October 1, 2026. The language of the bill includes new provisions that establish the toolkit and its requirements, while there are no deletions from existing law noted in the text. The overall purpose of the bill is to enhance the quality of care for individuals experiencing menopause-related symptoms by equipping providers with the necessary resources and knowledge.