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NH HB705

Bill

Status

Enrolled

2/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Keith Ammon

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires health plans to publish three machine-readable files containing pricing information: in-network rates for covered items and services, out-of-network allowed amounts and billed charges, and prescription drug negotiated rates and historical net prices.

  • Mandates disclosure of negotiated rates associated with each provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI), tax identification number, and place of service code, along with contract expiration dates.

  • Requires the Insurance Commissioner to compile submitted pricing data into a public online tool enabling market-wide price comparisons between health plans and providers.

  • Health plans must update all machine-readable files monthly and make them publicly accessible without requiring user accounts, passwords, or personal information.

  • The bill's requirements take effect 6 months after finalization of federal guidance under Presidential Executive Order 14221, with applicability for plan years beginning January 1, 2026 or later.

Legislative Description

Relative to health care cost transparency.

Last Action

Enrolled (in recess of) 02/05/2026

2/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services3/28/2025
Commerce and Consumer Affairs1/22/2025

Full Bill Text

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