he Pregnancy Discrimination Act: requires employers to treat women affected by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions the same as any employee unable to work, with respect to all benefits, including sick leave and disability benefits and health and medical insurance. covers pension plans and requires employers to have written plan documents that establish terms such as eligibility and participation. prohibits an employer's health plan from using incentives to encourage employees to leave the hospital after childbirth after less than the legislatively determined minimum stay. sets minimum requirements for protecting individuals' healthcare data accessibility and confidentiality