Bill Text - SB408 (2022)

Directing the department of health and human services to make adjustments to the facility fee reimbursement schedule for freestanding birthing centers.


Revision: March 24, 2022, 9:22 a.m.

Sen. Prentiss, Dist 5

March 16, 2022

2022-1126s

05/10

 

 

Floor Amendment to SB 408-FN

 

Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:

 

1  Findings.  The general court recognizes the critical services and choices provided to families, newborns, and the health care community by freestanding birthing centers in New Hampshire.

2  Department of Health and Human Services; Facility Fee for Birthing Centers. The commissioner of the department of health and human services shall adopt by rule under RSA 541-A an amendment to the Medicaid facility fee reimbursement rate for freestanding birthing centers, as defined in RSA 151:2, to ensure that the rate is comparable to that for hospitals.  

3  Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.