Revision: Feb. 8, 2022, 9:31 a.m.
Rep. Knirk, Carr. 3
February 1, 2022
2022-0409h
05/04
Amendment to HB 1390
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 New Paragraph; Telemedicine; Language Access Services Required. Amend RSA 415-J:3 by inserting after paragraph XIII the following new paragraph:
XIV. If a facility is required to ensure meaningful language access to limited-English proficient speakers pursuant to 45 C.F.R. section 92.101 or RSA 354-A, or to deaf or hard of hearing individuals pursuant to 45 C.F.R. section 92.102, RSA 521-A, or RSA 354-A, such access shall be provided regardless of whether services are provided in person or utilizing telemedicine.
2 New Paragraph; Medicaid Coverage of Telehealth Services; Language Access Services Required. Amend RSA 167:4-d by inserting after paragraph V the following new paragraph:
VI. If a facility is required to ensure meaningful language access to limited-English proficient speakers pursuant to 45 C.F.R. section 92.101 or RSA 354-A, or to deaf or hard of hearing individuals pursuant to 45 C.F.R. section 92.102, RSA 521-A, and RSA 354-A, such access shall be provided regardless of whether services are provided in person or utilizing telemedicine.
3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
2022-0409h
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill requires language access services for limited-English proficient speakers and deaf or heard of hearing individuals when healthcare services are provided through telemedicine.