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NH HB1760

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Laura Telerski

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals 2025 HB 2 requirements directing the Department of Health and Human Services to file a Medicaid state plan amendment increasing prescription drug copayments

  • Eliminates requirements for DHHS to seek a Medicaid waiver and state plan amendment to institute premiums under the NH Granite Advantage Health Care Program

  • Removes premium requirements under the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

  • Appropriates funds to DHHS for the biennium ending June 30, 2027 to compensate for funding reduction resulting from the repeal of copayment and premium requirements

  • Takes effect July 1, 2026 and is titled "The Protecting Access to Affordable Health Care for Working Families Act"

Legislative Description

Repealing the directive that the department of health and human services seek a waiver to establish pharmacy copayment and premium requirements under the state Medicaid plan and making an appropriation therefor.

Last Action

Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Regular Calendar 184-153 03/12/2026 House Journal 8

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs12/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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