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NH HB1798
Bill
Status
12/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Carrie Sorensen
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AI Summary
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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
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Mandates biennial reports to the oversight committee on health and human services regarding the waiver application status beginning November 1, 2026
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Sets a target implementation date of May 1, 2027 for the diaper benefit, contingent on CMS approval
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Appropriates $100,000 for fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 to fund the waiver application and implementation
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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