California Governor Vetoes Hormone Therapy Insurance Mandate

California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have required insurers to cover up to a year’s supply of hormone therapy, reports Becker’s Payer Issues. The veto maintains current limits on refill durations, leaving most patients restricted to shorter prescription intervals. The decision highlights the ongoing tension between expanding equitable access to care and controlling broader affordability pressures in California’s health-insurance market.