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157:1 Committee Established. There is established a committee to study emergency mental health services for persons 21 years of age and younger in New Hampshire.
157:2 Membership and Compensation.
I. The members of the committee shall be as follows:
(a) Two members of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate.
(b) Three members of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
II. Members of the committee shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the committee.
157:3 Duties. The committee shall:
I. Review current New Hampshire behavioral health laws as they relate to persons 21 years of age or younger;
II. Review insurance coverage and policies related to insurance coverage for all aspects of behavioral health for persons 21 years of age or younger in New Hampshire, including network adequacy;
III. Review insurance claims data for all aspects behavioral health for persons 21 years of age or younger in New Hampshire;
IV. Assess whether a lack of coverage exists for any aspects of behavioral health for persons 21 years of age or younger in New Hampshire;
V. Assess whether issues of parity compliance may exist for any aspects of behavioral health coverage for persons 21 years of age or younger in New Hampshire;
VI. Solicit testimony from any person or organization with relevant information or expertise; and
VII. Assess and recommend legislation to address behavioral health gaps in insurance coverage for behavioral health for persons 21 years of age or younger.
157:4 Chairperson; Quorum. The members of the study committee shall elect a chairperson from among the members. The first meeting of the committee shall be called by the first-named senate member. The first meeting of the committee shall be held within 45 days of the effective date of this section. Four members of the committee shall constitute a quorum.
157:5 Report. The committee shall report its findings and any recommendations for proposed legislation to the president of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, the senate clerk, the house clerk, the governor, and the state library on or before November 1, 2024.
157:6 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Approved: July 03, 2024
Effective Date: July 03, 2024
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157:1 Committee Established. There is established a committee to study emergency mental health services for persons 21 years of age and younger in New Hampshire.
157:2 Membership and Compensation.
I. The members of the committee shall be as follows:
(a) Two members of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate.
(b) Three members of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
II. Members of the committee shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the committee.
157:3 Duties. The committee shall:
I. Review current New Hampshire behavioral health laws as they relate to persons 21 years of age or younger;
II. Review insurance coverage and policies related to insurance coverage for all aspects of behavioral health for persons 21 years of age or younger in New Hampshire, including network adequacy;
III. Review insurance claims data for all aspects behavioral health for persons 21 years of age or younger in New Hampshire;
IV. Assess whether a lack of coverage exists for any aspects of behavioral health for persons 21 years of age or younger in New Hampshire;
V. Assess whether issues of parity compliance may exist for any aspects of behavioral health coverage for persons 21 years of age or younger in New Hampshire;
VI. Solicit testimony from any person or organization with relevant information or expertise; and
VII. Assess and recommend legislation to address behavioral health gaps in insurance coverage for behavioral health for persons 21 years of age or younger.
157:4 Chairperson; Quorum. The members of the study committee shall elect a chairperson from among the members. The first meeting of the committee shall be called by the first-named senate member. The first meeting of the committee shall be held within 45 days of the effective date of this section. Four members of the committee shall constitute a quorum.
157:5 Report. The committee shall report its findings and any recommendations for proposed legislation to the president of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, the senate clerk, the house clerk, the governor, and the state library on or before November 1, 2024.
157:6 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Approved: July 03, 2024
Effective Date: July 03, 2024