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SB545

Relative to financial eligibility for the Medicare savings program.

Chamber Passed·3/27/26

Establishes financial eligibility criteria for the Medicare savings program in New Hampshire.

New Hampshire SB545, known as "The Help for Low Income Seniors Act of 2026," amends RSA 167 to create a new section on the Medicare savings program. The bill mandates the Department to administer this program according to federal law and state regulations. It sets financial eligibility criteria for the program, which assists low-income seniors with Medicare Part D prescription drug costs. The act will take effect 60 days after its passage.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 182–153 · Mar 27
Current
The House
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

ITL

182 Yea

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153 Nay

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26 Not Voting

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32 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 15

10:00 AM

Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Executive Session

Apr 8

9:00 AM

Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Public Hearing

History

Apr 23

House

Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Regular Calendar 182-153 04/23/2026 House Journal 11

Apr 15

House

Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 04/15/2026 (Vote 10-8; Regular Calendar)

Apr 15

House

Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass