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NH SB550

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

David Rochefort

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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)

  • 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

  • Prohibits insurers from imposing higher co-payments, deductibles, or coinsurance on naturopathic services compared to similar benefits from other providers

  • Insurers retain authority to apply their standard medical necessity determinations, credentialing requirements, and contracting provisions

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Consumer Affairs2/26/2026
Health and Human Services11/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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