New Hampshire SB548 amends managed care law to require public hearings on health carrier-provider contract terminations affecting 1,000 or more.

New Hampshire SB548 amends the managed care law to mandate public hearings on the termination of health carrier-provider contracts affecting 1,000 or more covered persons. The commissioner may hold a public hearing within 15 business days of receiving notice of a contract termination. The health carrier must provide written notice to affected covered persons within 5 business days of the termination, explaining their continued access rights and whether a public hearing was held. The commissioner may adopt rules to specify the content and process for providing notice to consumers.

New Hampshire SB548 amends managed care law to require public hearings on health carrier-provider contract terminations affecting 1,000 or more.

New Hampshire SB548 amends the managed care law to mandate public hearings on the termination of health carrier-provider contracts affecting 1,000 or more covered persons. The commissioner may hold a public hearing within 15 business days of receiving notice of a contract termination. The health carrier must provide written notice to affected covered persons within 5 business days of the termination, explaining their continued access rights and whether a public hearing was held. The commissioner may adopt rules to specify the content and process for providing notice to consumers.