As employers consider how to implement and expand menopause benefits, there are some supplemental considerations to keep in mind.
The workforce populations of millennial and Gen X women are now close to or in the perimenopause and menopausal stages. And while the number of companies providing helpful health benefits is increasing, there is still a long way to go. Mercer reports that as of 2023, only 14% of large companies (those with 500 or more employees) offered or planned to offer menopause benefits. This is a stark contrast to the 64% of women who want access to these benefits, according to a 2023 survey by Bank of America.
