HB 1656: relative to insurance coverage for pelvic health therapy.
HB 1656 status: Hearing Scheduled — Public Hearing: 02/17/2026 02:45 pm GP 159 (updated Aug 5, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialThere is a bill moving through the House right now that would require health insurance companies to cover pelvic floor physical therapy.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct impact on environmental policy.
Risks
- No direct impact on environmental policy.
Economy
Benefits
- Potential long-term cost reduction from fewer surgical interventions.
- Improved worker productivity through better health outcomes.
Risks
- Likely increase in insurance premiums for individuals and employers.
- Increased administrative compliance costs for insurance carriers.
Society
Benefits
- Increases access to evidence-based care for pelvic health conditions.
- Improves maternal mental health and postpartum recovery outcomes.
- Reduces health disparities in chronic pelvic dysfunction management.
Risks
- None identified.
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Analysis status
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The mandate may trigger state-level obligations to defray costs for certain health insurance markets under the Affordable Care Act.
Full impact on premium costs is currently indeterminable as stated in the fiscal note.
Where it stands
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CurrentPublic Hearing: 02/17/2026 02:45 pm GP 159
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