SB548

Relative to health carrier provider contract standards.

Final Passage·6/10/26

New Hampshire SB548 mandates continued access for patients if a health carrier terminates a provider contract.

New Hampshire SB548 amends the Managed Care Law to require health carrier and provider contracts to include a provision ensuring patients have continued access to the provider for 60 days if the contract is terminated for reasons other than unprofessional conduct. The health carrier must notify affected patients within 5 business days of the termination, explaining their continued access rights and whether a public hearing will be held. The commissioner may hold a public hearing to gather information on the potential impact of the termination on access to care in the community.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · Jun 10
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 15

10:00 AM

Commerce and Consumer Affairs Executive Session

Apr 14

10:00 AM

Commerce and Consumer Affairs Work Session

History

Jun 10

Senate

Enrolled Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess 06/04/2026); Senate Journal 14

Jun 10

House

Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 House Journal 15

May 19

House

Referred to Finance 04/23/2026 House Journal 11