New Hampshire HB1656 mandates insurance coverage for pelvic health therapy, including pre- and post-surgical rehabilitation.
HB1656 establishes comprehensive insurance coverage for pelvic health therapy in New Hampshire. It defines "pelvic floor physical therapy" and "covered diagnoses," including urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, and pelvic organ prolapse. The bill mandates insurers to cover initial assessments, supervised therapy programs, and pre- and post-surgical rehabilitation. It also requires annual reporting on access, utilization, disparities, and cost of therapy services. The act takes effect July 1, 2027.
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