nh-2026-202: Managed Care Programs in Workers' Compensation

1. Agency: Department of Labor

Agency Address: Department of Labor 95 Pleasant Street Concord, NH 03301

6. (a) Summary of what the rule says and of any proposed amendments including

whether the rule implements a state statute for the first time: Lab 700 governs the implementation of RSA 281-A:23-a pertaining to the approval and use of managed care programs in workers’ compensation. The proposed amendments to the rule are as follows:

4. Requiring form MCO-01 be submitted to specify the closest county where

services are available when 2 or more provider choices are not available per Lab 703.01(b)(2)(a) through (j). ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (603) 271-3680 Generated on 09/29/2026

6. Clarifying language regarding managed care program approval and renewal.

_ Does this rule implement a state statute for the first time? The rule does not implement a state statute for the first time. 6. (b) Brief description of the groups affected: Managed care organizations, healthcare providers, injured employees and injury management facilitators. 6. (c) Specific section or sections of state statute or federal statute or regulation which the rule is intended to implement: Rule Specific State Statute which the Rule Implements Lab 701 RSA 281-A:23-a Lab 702 RSA 281-A:23-a Lab 703 RSA 281-A:38-a Lab 704 RSA 281-A:23-a Lab 705 RSA 281-A:38-a

7. Contact person for copies and questions including requests to accommodate

persons with disabilities: Name: Danielle N. Albert Title: Deputy Commissioner Address: 95 Pleasant Street Phone Number: (603) 271-8496 Concord, NH 03301 FAX Number: Email: Danielle.N.Albert@dol.nh.gov

8. Deadline for submission of materials in writing or, if practicable for the agency, in

the electronic format specified: Thursday, December 17, 2026 _ Fax X Email Email submissions should be made directly to Danielle.N.Albert@dol.nh.gov. X Other U.S. Postal Mail or hand delivered to: N.H Department of Labor c/o Danielle N. Albert 95 Pleasant Street Concord, NH 03301 ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (603) 271-3680 Generated on 09/29/2026

9. Public hearing scheduled for:

Date: Thursday, December 10, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM Place: NH Department of Labor Spaulding Building 95 Pleasant Street Concord, NH 03301 Electronic Access, if applicable: N/A

10. Fiscal Impact Statement (Prepared by Legislative Budget Assistant):

FIS #: 26:198, dated: Thursday, September 10, 2026

1. Comparison of the costs of the proposed rule(s) to the existing rule(s):

There is no difference in costs when comparing the proposed rules to the existing rules.

2. Cite the Federal mandate. Identify the impact on state funds:

No federal mandate, no impact on state funds.

C. To independently owned businesses:

None. 11. Statement Relative to Part I, Article 28-a of the N.H. Constitution: These rules do not mandate or assign any new, expanded, or programs or responsibilities to any political subdivision in such a way to necessitate additional local expenditure and so do not violate part 1, Article 28-a of the NH Constitution. ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (603) 271-3680 Generated on 09/29/2026