NH LEG Nurse Practitioner Contracts


On Jul. 26, NH LEG enacted bill to prohibit health carrier stipulations.


  • NH LEG enacted SB 556, managed care reimbursement and use of nurse practitioners.
  • Amendments to NH INS XXXVII-420-J-420-J:8 (managed care, provider contracts).
  • Key Bill Provisions
  • Current managed care law sets out provider contract standards and prohibitions.
  • Prohibits managed care contracts between a health carrier and participating provider from a payment or reimbursement that induces providers to deny necessary care.
  • Does not prohibit payment arrangement with provider or provider groups re capitation.
  • Outlines documentation, fees applicable, fee schedule requirements, disclosure, et cet.
  • SB 556 adds requirement clause that a health carrier may not establish payment or reimbursement based solely on a participating advanced nurse practitioner's licensure.
  • Legislative History
  • On Jan. 3, 2024, bill was introduced in Senate; on Apr. 11, 2024, bill passed Senate.
  • On Apr. 12, 2024, bill was introduced in House; on May 23, 2024, bill passed House.
  • On Jul. 11, 2024, bill was enrolled in chambers; on Jul. 26, 2024, signed by governor.
  • Effectiveness
  • Chapter 306 is effective on Jan. 1, 2025.

Regulators NH LEG
Entity Types Ins
Reference Bill SB556, Ch.306; 7/26/2024; Citation: NH INS XXXVII-420-J-420-J:8;
Functions Claims/Accelerated Benefits; Compliance; Financial; Legal; Product Administration
Countries United States of America
Category
State
Products Insurance; Insurance-Health
Regions Am
Rule Type Final
Rule Date 7/26/2024
Effective Date 1/1/2025
Rule Id 221407
Linked to N/A
Reg. Last Update 7/26/2024
Report Section US Insurance

Last substantive update on 08/02/2024