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NH HB1798

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Carrie Sorensen

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Health and Human Services commissioner to submit a Section 1115 demonstration waiver to CMS by November 1, 2026 to provide Medicaid coverage for 100 diapers per month during an infant's first 12 months of life

  • Mandates biennial reports to the oversight committee on health and human services regarding the waiver application status beginning November 1, 2026

  • Sets a target implementation date of May 1, 2027 for the diaper benefit, contingent on CMS approval

  • Appropriates $100,000 for fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 to fund the waiver application and implementation

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Relative to the coverage of diapers under the state Medicaid plan.

Last Action

Remove from Table (Rep. W. Thomas): Motion Failed Regular Calendar 151-185 03/11/2026 House Journal 7

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs12/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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