Amendment 2026-1484h to SB548 (2026)

Relative to health carrier provider contract standards.


Revision: April 16, 2026, 9:20 a.m.

Rep. Hunt, Ches. 14

April 13, 2026

2026-1484h

05/09

 

 

Amendment to SB 548-FN

 

Amend RSA 420-J:8, XI as inserted by section 2 of the bill by inserting after paragraph (c) the following new subparagraph:

 

(d)  The commissioner may adopt rules under RSA 541-A to further specify the content of and process for providing notice to consumers when a contract is terminated.

 

Amend the bill by replacing all after section 2 with the following:

 

3  Effective Date.  This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.

2026-1484h

AMENDED ANALYSIS

 

This bill allows the insurance commissioner to hold an informational public hearing when a health carrier ends a provider contract affecting 1,000 or more patients, requires continued access to the provider for a limited period; requires written notice of the contract termination; and authorizes the insurance department to adopt rules regarding notice of termination of provider contracts.