relative to third party liability in Medicaid.

This bill requires health insurance carriers in New Hampshire to accept liability for medical costs paid by the state Medicaid program when a recipient has a third party, such as an auto insurer, responsible for those expenses. It mandates that these carriers must respond to state inquiries about payment claims within 60 days and prohibits them from denying claims based on late submission, specific form types, missing policyholder information, or lack of prior authorization. By removing several common reasons for denial, the law aims to streamline the process for the state to recover funds it has already spent on healthcare services.