HB 685-FN - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES
8Jan2020... 2779h
06/16/2020 1468s
2019 SESSION
19-0531
01/05
HOUSE BILL 685-FN
AN ACT relative to insurance plans that cover maternity benefits.
SPONSORS: Rep. Luneau, Merr. 10; Rep. Morrison, Rock. 9
COMMITTEE: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
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AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill requires insurance plans which cover maternity benefits to provide coverage for emergency or elective abortion services.
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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.
Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]
Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
8Jan2020... 2779h
06/16/2020 1468s 19-0531
01/05
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Nineteen
AN ACT relative to insurance plans that cover maternity benefits.
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
1 Name of Act. This act shall be known as the Reproductive Health Parity Act of 2020.
2 New Section; Insurance Plans That Cover Maternity Benefits. Amend RSA 417-D by inserting after section 2-b the following new section:
417-D:2-c Insurance Plans That Cover Maternity Benefits. Every insurer subject to this chapter that provides individual or group coverage for maternity services shall provide coverage for emergency or elective abortion services for persons who are residents of this state. A health plan that provides coverage in accordance with this section may contain provisons for maximum benefits and coinsurance and reasonable limitations, deductibles, and exclusions. All contracts under this section shall be deemed to be renewed no later than the next yearly anniversary of the contract date.
II. If the commissioner determines that enforcement of any policy described under paragraph I may adversely affect the allocation of federal funds to New Hampshire, the commissioner may grant an exemption to the requirements of this section only to the minimum extent necessary to ensure the continued receipt of federal funds.
3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2021.
19-0531
Amended 6/25/20
HB 685-FN- FISCAL NOTE
AS AMENDED BY THE SENATE (AMENDMENT #2020-1468s)
AN ACT relative to insurance plans that cover maternity benefits.
FISCAL IMPACT: [ X ] State [ X ] County [ X ] Local [ ] None
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Expenditures | $0 | Indeterminable Increase | Indeterminable Increase | Indeterminable Increase |
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Expenditures | $0 | Indeterminable | Indeterminable | Indeterminable |
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Expenditures | $0 | Indeterminable | Indeterminable | Indeterminable |
METHODOLOGY:
This bill requires insurance plans which cover maternity benefits to provide coverage for emergency or elective abortion services.
The Insurance Department indicates, to the extent these services are not currently covered, this bill would lead to an expansion of covered services. This may place inflationary pressure on claims, which may lead to either increased premiums or coverage buy downs. This could impact premium tax revenue collected by the State. The Department notes that federal law requires the cost of State coverage mandates for policies sold through the insurance exchange to be borne by the State.
The Department of Administrative Services indicates there would be no impact on the State Health Benefit Plan for Employees and Retirees (the Plan). The Department states, because the plan is a governmental self-insured plan, it is not subject to managed care law and the bill would have no impact on the Plan.
The Department of Health and Human Services indicates this bill would have no impact to the Department. The Department assumes the bill would apply to commercial carriers and not to the Medicaid program.
AGENCIES CONTACTED:
Departments of Insurance, Administrative Services and Health and Human Services
Date | Body | Type |
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March 5, 2019 | House | Hearing |
March 8, 2019 | House | Exec Session |
Oct. 23, 2019 | House | Exec Session |
House | Floor Vote | |
June 11, 2020 | Senate | Hearing |
June 11, 2020 | Senate | Hearing |
Senate | Hearing | |
June 16, 2020 | Senate | Floor Vote |
Sept. 16, 2020: Veto Sustained 09/16/2020: RC 195-139 Lacking Necessary Two-Thirds Vote HJ 11 P. 16
: Veto Sustained 09/16/2020: 195-139 Lacking Necessary 2/3 Vote
Aug. 7, 2020: Vetoed by Governor Sununu 08/07/2020
: Enrolled 06/30/2020 HJ 10 P. 71
June 29, 2020: Enrolled (In recess 06/29/2020); SJ 9
June 30, 2020: House Concurs with Senate Amendment (Rep. Butler): MA RC 196-132 06/30/2020 HJ 10 P. 10
: House Concurs with Senate Amendment MA RC (196-132) 06/30/2020
June 16, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-1468s, RC 14Y-10N, MA; OT3rdg; 06/16/2020; SJ 8
June 16, 2020: Committee Amendment # 2020-1468s, RC 14Y-10N, AA; 06/16/2020; SJ 8
June 16, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2020-1468s, 06/16/2020; SC 23
: The following email will be monitored throughout the meeting by someone who can assist with and alert the committee to any technical issues: remotesenate@leg.state.nh.us or call (603-271-3043). SC 22
: 6. To view/listen to this hearing on YouTube, use this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjBZdtrjRnQdmg-2MPMiWrA SC 22
: 5. Webinar ID: 940 7264 6718 SC 22
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: 2. To submit your testimony to the committee, please send all documents via email to remotesenate@leg.state.nh.us SC 22
: 1. To sign-in and/or speak in support or opposition, please register in advance by using this link: https://www.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_croAzCD-TXuZDPa4hQt2XQ SC 22
: Members of the public may attend using the following links: SC 22
: Committee members will receive secure Zoom invitations via email. SC 22
June 11, 2020: Remote Hearing: 06/11/2020, 10:40 am, on proposed amendment # 2020-1364s; SC 22
June 11, 2020: Remote Hearing: 06/11/2020, 10:35 am; SC 22
March 11, 2020: Introduced 03/11/2020 and Referred to Commerce; SJ 7
Jan. 8, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-2779h (NT): MA VV 01/08/2020 HJ 1 P. 63
Jan. 8, 2020: Amendment # 2019-2779h (NT): AA VV 01/08/2020 HJ 1 P. 63
: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2019-2779h (NT) (Vote 13-5; RC) HC 50 P. 18
Oct. 23, 2019: Executive Session: 10/23/2019 12:30 pm LOB 302
Oct. 23, 2019: Subcommittee Work Session: 10/23/2019 09:30 am LOB 301
Oct. 17, 2019: Subcommittee Work Session: 10/17/2019 01:00 pm LOB 301
Oct. 1, 2019: Subcommittee Work Session: 10/01/2019 10:00 am LOB 302
Sept. 10, 2019: Subcommittee Work Session: 09/10/2019 10:15 am LOB 302
June 25, 2019: Full Committee Work Session: 06/25/2019 10:00 am LOB 302
: Retained in Committee
March 8, 2019: Executive Session: 03/08/2019 01:30 pm LOB 302-304
March 6, 2019: Subcommittee Work Session: 03/06/2019 08:30 am LOB 302
March 5, 2019: Public Hearing: 03/05/2019 10:15 am LOB 302
Jan. 3, 2019: Introduced 01/03/2019 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs HJ 3 P. 25