SB 134-FN - AS INTRODUCED
2025 SESSION
25-1122
05/09
SENATE BILL 134-FN
AN ACT relative to work requirements under the state Medicaid program.
SPONSORS: Sen. Pearl, Dist 17; Sen. Lang, Dist 2; Sen. Murphy, Dist 16; Sen. Innis, Dist 7; Sen. McGough, Dist 11; Sen. Gannon, Dist 23; Rep. Osborne, Rock. 2; Rep. Moffett, Merr. 4; Rep. Edwards, Rock. 31
COMMITTEE: Health and Human Services
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ANALYSIS
This bill directs the department of health and human services to resubmit the 1115 demonstration waiver to CMS regarding community engagement and work requirements under the state Medicaid program. The bill also directs the department to provide an annual report to the legislature regarding the status of implementation.
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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Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
25-1122
05/09
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty Five
AN ACT relative to work requirements under the state Medicaid program.
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
1 New Hampshire Granite Advantage Health Care Program 1115 Demonstration; Renewed Application to CMS. On or before July 1, 2025, the department of health and human services shall resubmit to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) a 1115 demonstration waiver to the state Medicaid plan relative to enforcing community engagement and work requirements as a condition of Granite Advantage eligibility. Beginning November 1, 2025 and annually thereafter, the department shall provide a report regarding the status of the waiver application and implementation of the community engagement requirements in RSA 126-AA:2, III, to the senate president, the speaker of the house of representatives, the senate clerk, the house clerk, and the governor.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
25-1122
1/20/25
SB 134-FN- FISCAL NOTE
AS INTRODUCED
AN ACT relative to work requirements under the state Medicaid program.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Office of Legislative Budget Assistant is unable to complete a fiscal note for this bill as it is awaiting information from the Department of Health and Human Services. The Department was contacted on 1/8/25 for a fiscal note worksheet. When completed, the fiscal note will be forwarded to the Senate Clerk's Office.
AGENCIES CONTACTED:
Department of Health and Human Services
| Date | Amendment |
|---|---|
| Feb. 13, 2025 | 2025-0401s |
| Date | Body | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 5, 2025 | Senate | Hearing |
| Senate | Floor Vote |
Feb. 13, 2025: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0401s, Vote 3-2 SC 11
Jan. 29, 2025: Hearing: 02/05/2025, Room 101, LOB, 01:00 pm; SC 8
Jan. 22, 2025: Introduced 01/09/2025 and Referred to Health and Human Services; SJ 3