Amendment 2026-1049s to SB408 (2026)

Relative to health insurance coverage for prosthetics. 


Revision: March 4, 2026, 11:18 a.m.

Senate Finance

March 4, 2026

2026-1049s

07/09

 

 

Amendment to SB 408-FN

 

Amend RSA 415:18-ff, II as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:  

 

II.  Each insurer that issues or renews a policy of group or blanket accident or health insurance providing benefits for medical or hospital expenses shall provide coverage for prosthetic devices, including activity-specific prosthetic devices, for individuals over 19 years of age who are residents of this state and covered by such insurance.  The insurer may limit coverage for activity-specific prosthetic devices to one activity-specific prosthetic device every 5 years.  Medically necessary prosthetic devices shall not be subject to any annual limits.  Coverage under this section shall be subject to such other terms and conditions of the policy that may apply.  This section shall also apply to the state of New Hampshire's employee health benefit plan under RSA 21-I.  

 

Amend the bill by replacing section 3 with the following:  

 

3  Effective Date.  This act shall take effect January 1, 2028.