Overview
- Speaking at the New York Times DealBook Summit on Dec. 3, Berry said Newsom "probably should not be our next president" after twice rejecting California’s Menopause Care Equity Act.
- AB 432 sought to require insurance coverage for menopause and perimenopause evaluation and treatment and to expand menopause-specific training and curriculum for clinicians.
- Newsom’s October veto message called the bill too far-reaching due to its broad coverage mandate and limits on utilization management, and his spokesperson emphasized cost and implementation concerns with an offer to keep working on the issue.
- Newsom appeared onstage later at the same summit and did not address Berry’s remarks during his interview.
- Berry previously wrote in Time that the proposal would have had negligible impact on premiums, and the clash is drawing attention as Newsom is viewed as a potential 2028 presidential contender.