Healthcare

in committee · New Hampshire · House Aug 21, 2026

HB 706: relative to prohibiting insurance companies from conducting an audit of providers services after services have been delivered but before payment has been made to such provider.

HB 706 prohibits insurance companies from auditing healthcare providers' services after care is delivered but before payment is issued. This directly affects healthcare providers (like doctors or clinics) and insurers who serve patients in New Hampshire's individual health insurance market. The bill requires insurers to immediately pay providers for audited services, cover 15% annual interest on delayed payments, waive patient copays/coinsurance, and reimburse providers for enforcement costs if they violate the rule. Insurers who conduct prohibited audits also lose their right to later review those specific services. The law takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits insurer audits before payment, mandates timely payment with interest, waives patient copays, and covers enforcement costs - directly protecting providers and improving patient access to care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · New Hampshire · House Aug 21, 2026

HB 648: relative to insurance coverage for glucose monitoring.

This bill requires health insurance providers in New Hampshire to cover glucose monitoring devices and supplies for individuals with Type 2 diabetes or gestational diabetes. It mandates coverage for both traditional blood glucose monitors and continuous glucose monitoring systems (CGMS) without requiring prior authorization, endocrinology referrals, or deductibles. Insurers must cover these devices as part of diabetes treatment, with follow-up care required at least once every 6 months for the first 18 months and then once annually. The bill also caps insulin copayments at $30 for a 30-day supply, applying to both new prescriptions and refills. This affects all health insurance plans providing medical or hospital expense coverage in the state.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for glucose monitors and CGMS without prior authorization, expanding access to essential diabetes care and protecting patient rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Insurance Prescription Drugs

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vetoed · New Hampshire · House Apr 9, 2026

HB 349: relative to the practice of optometry and authorization to perform ophthalmic laser procedures.

HB 349 authorizes licensed optometrists who meet specific board-certification criteria to perform three eye laser procedures: laser capsulotomy, laser trabeculoplasty, and laser peripheral iridotomy. It directly affects optometrists seeking to expand their scope of practice, requiring them to complete approved education, training, and experience before performing these procedures. The bill mandates the Board of Registration in Optometry to establish rules for certification, including minimum training standards, proctoring requirements, and outcome reporting for these procedures. The law takes effect 60 days after passage, with no new state funding provided.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes optometrists to perform specific eye laser procedures, expanding scope of practice and improving patient access to specialized eye care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing

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signed · New Hampshire · House May 28, 2026

HB 126: relative to prescriptions for certain controlled drugs.

HB 126 modifies New Hampshire's prescription rules for certain controlled drugs, specifically allowing pharmacists to fill 92-day supplies of injectable androgens (used to treat chronic low testosterone) under defined conditions. It requires patients to have filled 12 consecutive monthly prescriptions for the same medication from a single medical practice before the longer supply is permitted. The bill also mandates that the prescriber's statement must specify the medication treats "chronic low testosterone." This directly affects patients with chronic low testosterone requiring injectable hormone therapy and pharmacists dispensing these medications. The change amends existing law to clarify this exception to the standard 34-day prescription limit.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllows 92-day supplies of injectable androgens under defined conditions, improving patient access to chronic low testosterone treatment without frequent visits.85% confidence

failed · New Hampshire · House Jan 7, 2026

HB 570: repealing the prescription drug affordability board.

HB 570 modifies New Hampshire's Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) by expanding the definition of "public payor" to include state-funded health plans and corrections department coverage. It adds an alternate board member appointed from an advisory council (with terms tied to council membership), sets a 2-year term for the board chair (elected by members), and extends the executive director position until June 2030 (previously limited to 2 years after initial hire). The bill does not repeal the PDAB but adjusts its structure, with estimated annual costs of $140,000-$153,000 for the executive director role funded by the General Fund. It takes effect 60 days after passage.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill modifies PDAB by expanding scope and extending operations, reinforcing drug affordability oversight rather than repealing as title suggests.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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signed · New Hampshire · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 360: prohibiting public schools from performing surgical procedures or prescribing pharmaceutical drugs, relative to licensing requirements for health care facilities established within a 15 mile radius of a critical access hospital, and relative to the administration of prescription medication to minors by youth camp staff.

HB 360 prohibits public schools in New Hampshire from performing diagnostic tests, surgical procedures, or prescribing pharmaceutical drugs. It directly affects school nurses and school physicians by removing their authority to conduct these medical activities within school settings. The bill amends RSA 200:27 to explicitly state that school health services may not include these medical functions. This policy change takes effect 60 days after enactment, limiting school-based medical interventions to non-invasive care.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts school-based medical services by prohibiting surgical procedures and drug prescriptions, limiting healthcare access in schools per bill's explicit language.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

passed · New Hampshire · House Jan 7, 2026

HB 470: relative to the use of general anesthesia, deep sedation, and moderate sedation in dental treatment.

HB 470 allows dentists to administer moderate sedation to patients under 13 without requiring a second anesthesia provider, provided they meet specific training and safety standards. Key provisions include requiring dentists to complete Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) training, obtaining informed consent that notes potential hospital alternatives, and conducting a pre-procedure medical evaluation. The bill updates the Dental Board’s rulemaking authority to align with national standards from groups like the American Dental Association and American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. This directly affects dentists performing sedation on pediatric patients under 13 and ensures safety while expanding access to dental care in non-hospital settings.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables dentists to provide sedation for pediatric patients under safety standards, improving access to dental care while mandating PALS training and safety protocols.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Hospitals

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signed · New Hampshire · Senate Mar 30, 2026

SB 134: relative to work requirements under the state Medicaid program.

SB 134 requires New Hampshire's Department of Health and Human Services to resubmit a federal waiver application to CMS by July 1, 2025, seeking approval to enforce work requirements as a condition of Medicaid eligibility under the Granite Advantage program. The bill also mandates annual reports to the legislature starting November 1, 2025, detailing the waiver status and implementation progress. This bill does not change current Medicaid rules, as work requirements are not currently in effect; it only sets a process for the state to seek federal approval to potentially implement such requirements. The bill has no immediate cost but may lead to future expenses if the waiver is approved and implemented.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill seeks to enforce work requirements for Medicaid eligibility, restricting access to healthcare coverage by adding conditions to existing Medicaid benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

passed · New Hampshire · Senate Jan 29, 2026

SB 123: requiring coverage of ear acupuncture as a treatment for substance misuse under the state Medicaid plan.

SB 123 requires New Hampshire's Medicaid program to cover ear acupuncture as a treatment for substance misuse, including during detox and for opioid addiction or other substance use disorders. This policy change directly affects Medicaid beneficiaries diagnosed with substance use disorders who choose this treatment option. The bill mandates adding ear acupuncture to the list of covered services under the state Medicaid plan, with implementation required by January 1, 2026. The state will cover the cost through existing Medicaid funding streams, with federal funds covering most expenses.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates Medicaid coverage expansion for ear acupuncture treatment, increasing access to substance misuse care under public health program95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Substance Abuse

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signed · New Hampshire · House Jul 16, 2026

HB 241: relative to health insurance coverage of pain management services for the management of chronic pain.

This bill requires New Hampshire health insurance companies to cover specific non-opioid pain management services as alternatives to opioids, including behavioral therapies (like CBT and mindfulness), manual treatments (chiropractic and massage), movement therapies (yoga and tai chi), and acupuncture. It mandates at least 12 visits per service category, prohibits more restrictive utilization controls for non-opioid therapies than opioids, and requires insurers to create and post detailed pain management plans. The bill applies to both individual and group health insurance policies, aiming to increase access to evidence-based non-opioid pain management options. It takes effect July 1, 2025, though it does not provide funding for these new requirements.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurer coverage of non-opioid pain management services, expanding patient access to alternatives to opioids while prohibiting restrictive controls for these therapies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Substance Abuse