SB546

Relative to health carrier network access monitoring.

Introduced·11/24/25
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New Hampshire SB546 mandates health carriers to implement network access protocols and conduct annual secret shopper audits to ensure compliance with.

New Hampshire SB546 requires health carriers offering commercial health insurance to implement network access compliance protocols starting January 1, 2027. These protocols must align with secret shopper audit requirements set by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Carriers must contract with independent third-party entities to conduct annual secret shopper surveys, including behavioral health and primary care providers.

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Where it stands

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Sponsors

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Calendar

Jan 14

9:15 AM

Health and Human Services Hearing

History

Mar 6

Senate

Refer to Interim Study, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 03/12/2026; Senate Journal 6

Mar 4

Senate

Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 03/12/2026; Vote 5-0; Consent Calendar; Senate Calendar 9

Dec 15, 2025

Senate

Hearing: 01/14/2026, Room 100, State House, 09:15 am; Senate Calendar 47