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NH SB408
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
William Gannon
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AI Summary
- Extends mandatory health insurance coverage for prosthetic devices, including activity-specific prosthetics, to adults over 19 years of age; current law only requires such coverage for children under 19
- Limits coverage for adult activity-specific prosthetic devices to one device every 5 years, compared to one device per plan year for children
- Requires coverage to include all necessary materials and components, instruction on device use, and medically necessary repairs or replacements without annual limits
- Applies to group or blanket accident and health insurance policies but excludes Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) plans
- Takes effect January 1, 2027, with estimated annual fiscal impact of $4 to $12 million in increased insurance claims costs and potential premium increases for state, county, and local government employee health plans
Legislative Description
Relative to health insurance coverage for prosthetics.
Last Action
Introduced (in recess of) 03/12/2026 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs House Journal 8
3/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Commerce and Consumer Affairs3/16/2026
Health and Human Services11/18/2025
Full Bill Text
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