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RSA 417-D:2-f · Coverage of Perinatal Home Visiting Services

417-D:2-f Coverage of Perinatal Home Visiting Services. –

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I.

Each health carrier that issues or renews any group policy, plan, or contract of accident or health insurance providing benefits for medical or hospital expenses, shall provide certificate holders of such insurance coverage for home visiting services for pregnant and postpartum women who do not otherwise qualify.

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II.

Covered benefits shall include:

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(a)

Home visiting services for pregnant and postpartum women up to 12 months post birth of a child provided by a qualified health professional with maternal and pediatric health training.

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(b)

Instruction, resource referral, and materials necessary to home visiting care.

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III.

In this section, "home visiting services" includes evidence-based, voluntary home, or community-based services for mothers and caregivers with newborns aimed at improving maternal and child health, including but limited to:

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(a)

Screenings for unmet health needs;

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(b)

Maternal and infant nutritional needs;

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(c)

Emotional health supports, including postpartum depression supports; and

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(d)

Resource and referral. Source. 2025, 141:262, eff. Jan. 1, 2026.

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Source note

Source. 2025, 141:262, eff. Jan. 1, 2026.

Source history

  • 2025, 141:262, eff. Jan. 1, 2026

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Bill relationships

  • 2026 HB1447 add

    (d) For programs and services intended at the time of formation to serve females to the exclusion of males including but not limited to: (1) Women's health care as described RSA 417-D; (2) For women housed in the department of corrections established in RSA 21-H; (3) Women, infants and children assistance; (4) Women's or girl's sports; and (5) Bathrooms, locker rooms, and changing rooms.

  • 2025 HB2 add

    g changes, to the senate president, the speaker of the house of representatives, the governor, the house clerk, and the senate clerk on or before June 30, 2026. 141:262 New Sections; Women's Health Care. Amend RSA 417-D by inserting after section 2-d the following new sections: 417-D:2-e Coverage of Perinatal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment. I. Any group health plan or health insurance issuer offering group