Section 22:988 - Perimenopausal and menopausal careA. A health insurance issuer offering health coverage plans in this state shall provide coverage for any medically necessary care or treatment for menopause and perimenopause.B. A health insurance issuer shall not require a prior authorization or otherwise be subject to a step-therapy or fail-first policy or protocol for the administration or prescription of any medication administered or prescribed for hormone replacement therapy used to treat symptoms of menopause and perimenopause as defined in R.S. 40:1259.1(C).Added by Acts 2024, No. 784,s. 1, eff. 8/1/2024.