Health Insurance

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The rising cost of health insurance poses a considerable challenge to both families and businesses in New Hampshire. As the broader debate over healthcare plays out in Washington, state lawmakers search for ways to lower costs without reducing coverage. Also on the table are policies aimed at expanding coverage for the uninsured or changing who pays for their care. Explore this year's hot debates below in our featured bills and articles.

Critical Bills

HB 1280 (2020) Prescription costs "omnibus" bill, combining several bills

HB 1281 (2020) Require insurers to cover epipens

SB 531 (2020) Prohibit prior authorization for emergencies, medication-assisted treatment

SB 685 (2020) Import drugs from Canada

SB 687 (2020) Board to oversee prescription drug prices

SB 688 (2020) Add drug pricing to the Consumer Protection Act

SB 690 (2020)
Prohibit drug copay changes during the plan year

SB 555 (2020) Require insurers to cover telemedicine

HB 1166 (2020) Coronavirus insurance coverage, protections for employees

HB 1623 (2020) Expand telemedicine opportunities and coverage

What's happening now

Preexisting conditions and the law in NH

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