Revision: April 16, 2026, 8:05 a.m.
Rep. Hunt, Ches. 14
April 14, 2026
2026-1505h
05/07
Amendment to SB 408-FN
Amend RSA 415:18-ff, I and II as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
I. 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 children under 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 per plan year. 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.
II. Each insurer that issues or renews a policy of group 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 and may apply utilization management, including limiting or excluding coverage if the covered person has received an activity-specific device in the last 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, including any applicable cost sharing. This section shall also apply to the state of New Hampshire's employee health benefit plan under RSA 21-I.