A growing number of companies have begun to offer employees access to menopause-related benefits in their health insurance, including paid time off, access to health providers knowledgeable about menopause, coverage of medication for menopause symptoms, and even altered work schedules and relaxed dress code options. These benefits are meant to help employees cope with symptoms such as hot flashes, depression and other physical discomforts.
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Some companies offer health benefits for employees managing menopause
Women who struggle with hot flashes, sleep disturbances and brain fog may choose to cut their hours or leave the workforce as a result. Benefits may forestall that.
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By Fran Kritz