New Hampshire 2022 Regular Session Status: In Committee 6 R cosponsors

HB 608 — relative to the formula for determining funding for an adequate education.

Last action — Lay on Table (Rep. Ladd): MA DV 193-154 01/06/2022 HJ 1

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill establishes a dental benefit under the state Medicaid program and modifies the responsibilities of the commissioner of health and human services regarding dental care management.

  • RSA 126-A:5

    XIX-a.(a)(1) The commissioner shall pursue contracting options to administer the state’s Medicaid dental program with the goals of improving access to dental care for Medicaid populations, improving health outcomes for Medicaid enrollees, expanding the provider network, increasing provider capacity, fostering individual behaviors that promote good oral health, and retaining innovative programs that improve access and care through a value-based care model.

    This addition mandates the commissioner to enhance and manage dental care services for Medicaid recipients.

  • RSA 126-A:5

    XIX-a.(2) The commissioner shall issue a request for information to assist in determining whether the state's Medicaid dental program would be best administered by a dental managed care organization or, alternatively, by the state's current medical managed care organizations.

    This provision requires the commissioner to evaluate the best administrative option for the Medicaid dental program.

  • RSA 126-A:5

    XIX-a.(3) If the commissioner determines that the program would be best administered by a dental managed care organization, the commissioner shall issue a 3-year request for proposals, with 2 optional one-year extensions, to enter into contracts with the vendor that demonstrates the greatest ability to satisfy the state's need for value, quality, efficiency, innovation, patient education, and savings.

    This establishes a process for contracting a vendor for managing the dental program if it chooses a dental managed care organization.

  • RSA 126-A:5

    XIX-a.(4) The commissioner shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, if necessary, to implement the provisions of this paragraph and shall first obtain approval of proposed rules by the joint health care reform oversight committee, pursuant to RSA 420-N:3.

    This clause allows the commissioner to create rules for implementing the new dental benefits program, subject to oversight.

  • RSA 126-A:5

    XIX-a.(5) The department of health and human services shall present an annual report to the health and human services oversight committee that includes, but is not limited to, Medicaid recipient utilization, provider participation, and other indicators of program effectiveness.

    This mandates annual reporting on the efficacy of the new dental program to ensure oversight and accountability.

Action History

  1. Lay on Table (Rep. Ladd): MA DV 193-154 01/06/2022 HJ 1

  2. Minority Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study

  3. Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate HB608-FN-A-LOCAL 10/14/2021 (Vote 12-8; RC) HC 48 P. 28

  4. Executive Session: 10/14/2021 09:30 am LOB 205-207

  5. Retained in Committee

  6. Executive Session: 02/17/2021 09:30 am Members of the public may attend using the following link:To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/92930919261

  7. Public Hearing: 02/16/2021 12:30 pm Members of the public may attend using the following link:To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/99866065403 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened.

  8. Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Education HJ 2 P. 56

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 409 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 608?
HB 608 is sponsored by Walter Spilsbury (Republican), Judy Aron (Republican), John Potucek (Republican), Skip Rollins (Republican), Steven Smith (Republican), and Rick Ladd (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 608?
This bill died with 2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 608?
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