Revision: March 11, 2021, 8:57 a.m.
Rep. Marsh, Carr. 8
January 25, 2021
2021-0067h
10/05
Amendment to HB 62-FN
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following and renumbering the original section 2 to read as 3:
2 Managed Care Provider Contract Standards.. Amend RSA 420-J:8, XI to read as follows:
XI. Every contract entered into after July 1, 2003 between a health carrier and any physician or facility shall contain a provision that ensures that covered persons will have continued access to the provider in the event that the contract is terminated for any reason other than unprofessional behavior. The continued access to providers shall be made available [for 60 days from the date of termination of the contract] as required by RSA 420-J:7-d and shall be provided and paid for in accordance with the terms and conditions of the covered person's health benefit plan and the prior contract between a health carrier and a health care provider. Within 5 business days of the contract termination, the health carrier shall provide written notice to affected covered persons explaining their continued access rights.