New Hampshire 2023 Regular Session

New Hampshire Senate Bill SB174

Introduced
1/20/23  
Refer
1/20/23  
Report Pass
2/16/23  
Engrossed
3/20/23  
Refer
3/20/23  
Report Pass
4/4/23  
Enrolled
5/31/23  
Chaptered
6/8/23  

Caption

Relative to veterans access to health care.

Impact

The bill mandates that the Department of Health and Human Services, alongside the Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services, report on the current status of veterans' access to health care and mental health services by November 1, 2023. This report will cover existing programs, coordination of service delivery, and recommendations for future legislative measures, ensuring that veterans receive necessary support for their health care needs.

Summary

Senate Bill 174 aims to enhance access to health care and mental health services for veterans in New Hampshire. The bill specifically addresses the repeal of two unfunded statutes that relate to these services. It identifies the need for effective and meaningful access for veterans, emphasizing the collaboration between the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services to leverage resources and improve service delivery through coordination with federal and state entities.

Contention

A significant point of contention surrounding SB174 is the repeal of the existing provisions codified in RSA 126-A:81 and RSA 126-A:82. Critics may argue that repealing these statutes could leave veterans without essential frameworks that support their health care navigation. However, proponents contend that these outdated statutes lack sufficient funding and are misaligned with effective practices, thereby emphasizing the need for their repeal to facilitate a more streamlined approach to veteran services.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NH SB36

Relative to systems of care for healthy aging.

NH HB1622

Relative to notice that a health care provider is no longer accepting new patients and relative to mental health parity.

NH SB235

Relative to services provided through a primary care behavioral health model.

NH SB235

Relative to services provided through a primary care behavioral health model.

NH SB237

Relative to the child care scholarship program and making an appropriation therefor.

NH SB244

Relative to expanding access to primary health care services, increasing the size of the health care workforce, and making appropriations therefor.

NH SB403

Relative to the health care workforce.

NH SB175

Relative to Medicaid coverage for mothers.

NH HB1256

Relative to positions within the department of military affairs and veterans services, making an appropriation to the state regenerative manufacturing workforce development fund, and adjusting and making an appropriation relative to the medicaid reimbursement rates for ambulance services.

NH HB1385

Relative to establishing the veteran licensing acceleration program and making an appropriation therefor.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.