Amendment 2026-1528h to SB663 (2026)

(New Title) creating a Medicaid methodology working group within the department of health and human services.


Revision: April 28, 2026, 3:51 p.m.

Rep. Stringham, Graf. 3

Rep. Mooney, Hills. 12

April 15, 2026

2026-1528h

07/05

 

 

Amendment to SB 663-FN-A

 

Amend paragraph I as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:  

 

I.  The department of health and human services shall convene a working group for the study of nursing home rate Medicaid methodology.  The working group, which  shall be exempt from RSA 14:49, shall consist of the following members:  

(a)  Three members of the house of representatives, 2 of whom shall be from the majority party and one of whom shall be from the minority party, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives;

(b)  A member of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate;

(c)  The commissioner of the department of health and human services, or designee;

(d) A member of the New Hampshire Association of Counties, appointed by that organization;

(e) A member of the New Hampshire Health Care Association, appointed by that organization;

(f) A member of the New Hampshire Hospital Association, appointed by that organization;

(g)  A certified public accountant specializing in nursing home cost reporting, appointed by the governor; and

(h)  An administrator at a private or publicly funded nursing home, appointed by the governor.