Shapiro Administration Launches Survey on Women’s Health Coverage

May 28, 2025

State leaders recently announced the launch of a new survey to identify challenges and questions women have about their health insurance benefits.

The survey also provides the opportunity to highlight the importance of access to preventive services that are available at no cost through insurance.

“It’s important that every woman in Pennsylvania understands their health insurance coverage and is able to access the care they need without unnecessary barriers,” Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Michael Humphreys said in a statement. “We want to better understand the barriers to care so we can help ensure women take full advantage of the services they’ve paid their insurers to cover.”

 Here’s what you need to know:

• About:  The survey focuses on women’s preventive services, including regular check-ups and annual or periodic screenings, pregnancy care, and other essential health services. The survey aims to help understand the issues that matter most to Pennsylvanians.
• Deadline: The survey is open through July 7 and is available in English, Spanish, and Chinese.
• Essential coverage:  Health insurers must provide coverage without requiring women to pay a deductible, copayment, or coinsurance for important preventive health services, including well-woman preventive visits; screening for urinary incontinence, breast cancer cervical cancer, and anxiety; screening and counseling for interpersonal and domestic violence; and other services.
• By the numbers:  Pennsylvania’s Medicaid program covers about a third of all births in Pennsylvania.
• Quotable: “Preventive health services play an important role in reducing the impact of disease on women in Pennsylvania,” said Department of Health Bureau of Family Health Director Tara Trego.

The survey is available online.