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NH SB550
Bill
Status
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
David Rochefort
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AI Summary
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Mandates that group and blanket health insurance policies in New Hampshire cover services performed by licensed naturopathic doctors (currently optional under RSA 415:18-w)
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Coverage required when the service is within the naturopath's scope of practice and would be reimbursed if performed by another type of healthcare provider
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Prohibits insurers from imposing higher co-payments, deductibles, or coinsurance on naturopathic services compared to similar benefits from other providers
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Insurers retain authority to apply their standard medical necessity determinations, credentialing requirements, and contracting provisions
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Takes effect 60 days after passage
Legislative Description
Relative to insurance coverage for services provided by naturopathy providers.
Last Action
Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs House Journal 5
2/26/2026