New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 12 D · 4 R cosponsors

SB 663 — creating a Medicaid methodology working group within the department of health and human services.

Last action — Signed by the Governor on 07/02/2026; Chapter 276; Effective 07/02/2026

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 04, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on July 09, 2026.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 78% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 17 sponsors

    1 primary, 16 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (12 D · 4 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

Establishes a working group to develop Medicaid methodology within health and human services.

This bill creates a Medicaid methodology working group in the Department of Health and Human Services. The group's purpose is to work on improving how Medicaid is administered and evaluated.

What this means for you
  • Healthcare: For healthcare providers, this working group may lead to changes in Medicaid methodologies that could affect reimbursement rates and eligibility criteria.

Summary

(New Title) creating a Medicaid methodology working group within the department of health and human services.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

47 added · 57 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendments to Bill SB 663 established a Medicaid methodology working group within the Department of Health and Human Services. The group will consist of representatives from various health care organizations and other experts, focusing specifically on nursing home Medicaid rates. This change is significant because it aims to bring together diverse perspectives to ensure that the Medicaid system is efficient and equitable, ultimately benefiting those who rely on nursing home care.

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(e) The relationship between workforce needs of nursing homes and reimbursement;
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This act shall take effect upon its passage.
This act shall take effect upon its passage Approved:
LBA 26-3271 03/23/2026 SB 663-FN-A- FISCAL NOTE AS AMENDED BY THE SENATE (AMENDMENT #2026-0803s) AN ACT creating a Medicaid methodology working group within the department of health and human services.
July 02, 2026 Effective Date:
FISCAL IMPACT:
July 02, 2026
The Office of Legislative Budget Assistant states this bill has no fiscal impact on state, county and local expenditures or revenue.
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Action History

  1. Signed by the Governor on 07/02/2026; Chapter 276; Effective 07/02/2026

  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14

  4. Sen. Gray Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12

  5. Amendment # 2026-1528h: AA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12 P. 11

  6. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1528h: MA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12 P. 11

  7. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1528h 04/27/2026 (Vote 24-0; CC) HC 18 P. 8

  8. Executive Session: 04/27/2026 01:00 pm GP 230

  9. Public Hearing: 04/13/2026 10:45 am GP 230

  10. Introduced (in recess of) 03/12/2026 and referred to Finance HJ 8 P. 114

  11. Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-0803s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/05/2026; SJ 5

  12. Committee Amendment # 2026-0803s, AA, VV; 03/05/2026; SJ 5

  13. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0803s, 03/05/2026; Vote 8-0; CC; SC 8

  14. Hearing: 02/10/2026, Room 103, SH, 02:15 pm; SC 5

  15. Introduced 01/29/2026 and Referred to Finance; SJ 3

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1 sponsors · 16 co-sponsors · 398 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (16)

Not signed on (398)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 663 do?
(New Title) creating a Medicaid methodology working group within the department of health and human services.
Who sponsors SB 663?
SB 663 is sponsored by Pat Long (Democrat), Tara Reardon (Democrat), Tim McGough (Republican), David Rochefort (Republican), Debra Altschiller (Democrat), Donovan Fenton (Democrat), Timothy Lang (Republican), David Nagel (Democrat), Denise Ricciardi (Republican), Suzanne Prentiss (Democrat), Cindy Rosenwald (Democrat), Laura Telerski (Democrat), Jerry Stringham (Democrat), Mary Jane Wallner (Democrat), David Watters (Democrat), Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (Democrat), and William A. Pearson.
What is the current status of SB 663?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 04, 2026. Enacted.
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