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Health Insurance Marketplace NH Issue Brief Citizens Count

The Affordable Care Act has many requirements for insurance plans offered through the online health insurance marketplace. In particular, insurance plans … See more

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Mental Health NH Issue Brief Citizens Count

WebNew Hampshire lawmakers responded to this problem in 2019 by adding an 8% increase in Medicaid rates for mental health and substance abuse services to the 2020-2021 …

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Out-of-State Health Insurance NH Issue Brief Citizens …

WebIn New Hampshire, consumers here must purchase health insurance plans that are approved by New Hampshire regulators. Each state has the right to regulate health …

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Tobacco and Smoking NH Issue Brief Citizens Count

WebThe tax for a pack of twenty cigarettes is $1.78. This is slightly higher than the national average tax on a pack of cigarettes, which is $1.72. One dollar of that tax goes to the …

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Vaccinations NH Issue Brief Citizens Count

WebI should add that where the current health policies of the CDC, the US DHHS and other regulatory bodies have brought us today to where 54% of children have chronic life-long …

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Breastfeeding NH Issue Brief Citizens Count

Web“Breastfeeding mothers need more legal protection in New Hampshire.” Breastfeeding has many health benefits for both mother and baby. According to the American Academy of …

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Medicaid Expansion NH Issue Brief Citizens Count

WebIn 2010 President Barack Obama signed into law the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also called “Obamacare.” Part of that law allows states to expand …

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Preexisting conditions and the law in NH Citizens Count

WebPreexisting conditions and the law in NH. December 14, 2018. Generally speaking, a preexisting condition is a health condition that exists prior to enrollment in a …

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Single payer health care in NH

WebMany candidates running for Congress in New Hampshire support some form of single payer health care. New Hampshire has considered but never passed a bill …

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SB 499 (2024) NH Legislation Citizens Count

WebA plain-English bill summary, sponsorship information, vote and hearing dates. Requires breakfast and lunch to be available in all schools, with some exceptions …

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NH to share mental health info for background checks

WebThe New Hampshire Attorney General is interpreting state law in a way that requires courts to share information about mental illness with the National Instant Criminal Background …

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HB 1028 (2024) NH Legislation Citizens Count

WebA plain-English bill summary, sponsorship information, vote and hearing dates. Revises the definition of mental illness for purposes of the mental health services …

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HB 1156 (2024) NH Legislation Citizens Count

WebA plain-English bill summary, sponsorship information, vote and hearing dates. States, "The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health …

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Deaglan McEachern

WebOverview of Deaglan McEachern's elections, current office, past experience, contact information and more. City Councilor, Portsmouth; Senior Director Enterprise, Yext (2019 …

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HB 1409 (2022) NH Legislation Citizens Count

WebA plain-English bill summary, sponsorship information, vote and hearing dates. Allows a minor 16years of age or older to consent to mental health treatment without parental …

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SB 397 (2022) NH Legislation Citizens Count

WebA plain-English bill summary, sponsorship information, vote and hearing dates. Adopts the mental health counseling compact. According to the bill text, "The purpose of …

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Physician Assisted Suicide NH Issue Brief Citizens Count

WebPhysician assisted suicide is a form of euthanasia where a doctor intentionally provides a terminally ill patient with the means to commit suicide—for example, by giving them a …

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HB 1622 (2022) NH Legislation Citizens Count

WebA plain-English bill summary, sponsorship information, vote and hearing dates. Requires the Insurance Department to fully investigate all complaints relative to …

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New Hampshire policy responses to COVID-19 Citizens Count

WebNew Hampshire policy responses to COVID-19. January 1, 2023. On March 13, 2020 New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu declared a state of emergency due to …

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