Maddy summaryThis bill requires insurance companies in New Hampshire to cover specific diabetes supplies and services for both individual and group health plans. It mandates that insurers provide coverage for glucose monitoring devices, such as continuous and traditional blood glucose monitors, along with necessary supplies like sensors and test strips, without requiring prior authorization or an endocrinology referral. The legislation also sets a maximum $30 copayment for insulin prescriptions and limits the out-of-pocket cost for diabetes equipment to $30 per 30-day supply, ensuring these items are not subject to deductibles. While the bill includes requirements for patients to attend follow-up care with their doctors every six months for the first 18 months and annually thereafter, it guarantees coverage for new FDA-approved devices without imposing restrictions based on insulin usage or testing frequency.
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Maddy summarySB 425 increases the fee for bail commissioners from $40 to $60. This change applies to individuals who act as bail commissioners in criminal cases, though those who are already full-time, salaried law enforcement officers or court staff will not receive the fee unless they are working outside their regular duties. The bill also specifies that the collected fees should be sent to the local town or city if the commissioner is a government employee, and it maintains the existing rule that fees must be waived for indigent defendants.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits courts from ordering specific family reunification therapies, camps, or programs as part of a parenting plan. It directly affects parents involved in custody cases and the counselors or organizations providing these services. The law bans programs that require no-contact orders, involve overnight stays out of state, transfer custody, or use threats, coercion, or isolation to separate children from their families. Additionally, the bill mandates that any counseling selected by the court must be recommended by the parents and covered by their health insurance. These restrictions take effect on July 1, 2024.
Maddy summarySB 517 seeks to clarify the employment status of university students working as residence hall assistants or dormitory counselors who are part of a bona fide educational program. The bill proposes amending multiple state laws to explicitly exclude these specific students from being classified as employees under regulations covering wages, workers' compensation, and workplace protections. By redefining their status, the legislation aims to ensure that such students are not subject to the same legal requirements and benefits as other workers. Although the bill outlines these specific changes, it was ultimately deemed inexpedient to legislate and did not become law.