New Hampshire
New HampshireNew Hampshire Amputee Fact Sheet
State Outlook
The Amputee Coalition will focus on ensuring fair insurance coverage for prosthetics provided through Medicaid. We are actively seeking advocates to support these efforts.
Legislative Activity
The New Hampshire General Court passed Insurance Fairness for Amputee legislation in 2003. SB152 became law without Governor Craig Benson’s (R) signature on July 1st, 2003.
State Government Information
The Democratic Party controls both chambers of the State Legislature and the Republican Party controls the Office of the Governor.
New Hampshire’s State Legislature works on a two year cycle. Session runs from January until June each year.
The Office of Governor has an election every two years that coincides with Presidential and Congressional Mid-Term Elections. The next election will be held in 2020. An individual elected to the Office of the Governor is not limited to the number of terms they can serve. The Governor is responsible for signing legislation into law and granting formal proclamations, such as Limb Loss Awareness Month.
The New Hampshire Department of Insurance is a state department falling under the executive branch of New Hampshire’s government. The Governor appoints the Commissioner of Insurance to observe the oversight of the insurance industry. The Department provides information about insurance coverage and the ability to file a complaint against an insurance provider.
Get Involved
The Amputee Coalition needs support from the limb loss/difference community. If you are interested in aiding our efforts:
Get Involved
The Amputee Coalition needs support from the limb loss/difference community. If you are interested in aiding our efforts:
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