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Newsom finds $3M in menopause funds after being shamed by Halle Berry

California adds $3.4 million in the state budget to support menopause coverage and access.
The funding lines include $3 million from the general fund and $391,000 from the Managed Care Fund.
Berry had accused Newsom of vetoing menopause bills, urging broader action for women’s health.
Newsom said he and Berry are reconciling the issue and that menopause funding was in the works.
Officials said Newsom vetoed AB 432 due to affordability concerns, not opposition to menopause care.
A spokesperson emphasized ongoing work with Berry and stakeholders to expand access while controlling costs.
Berry’s rep did not respond to comment requests on the funding issue.
Newsom’s veto of AB 432 related to menopause coverage preceded the new funding measure.
The budget coverage aims to include enrollee access, provider education, and a public awareness campaign.
The development comes amid ongoing discourse on women’s health funding in California.

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