3 ways to make menopause benefits more inclusive

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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.

Managers should be aware of existing benefits and policies they can share and utilize to provide appropriate, compliant support to their team members. 

“Train your middle managers on your company’s benefits policies so that they can fairly and consistently apply [those] benefits,” says Wilson. “Most companies can check that box. But then when we get into more granular stuff, including compliance, [like] the PUMP Act and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, [managers] have been fired because accommodations haven’t been met.” 

Lee Hafner
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Lee joined the EBN team in 2022, and covers areas including caregiving, employee health and wellness, healthcare innovation, and company culture. She created EBN's popular Benefits in Action and … Read full bio


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