HB1231 Requiring health care providers to disclose medical services billed to the patient's insurance carrier.
Requiring health care providers to disclose medical services billed to the patient's insurance carrier.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Patients gain visibility into billing practices, which may help identify errors, overcharges, or unexpected costs before they become financial problems.
Your Community
No direct impact on local communities, schools, or public services identified.
Your Freedom
Patients gain the right to transparent information about their own medical services and costs, enabling informed decision-making about healthcare.
Status
Subcommittee Work Session: 09/09/2026 10:00 am GP 229
Sponsor
Ron Dunn (R)
The Short Version
This bill requires health care providers to send patients a detailed written or electronic statement within 15 business days showing all medical services billed to their insurance, including what was billed, paid, denied, and what the patient owes. It gives NH patients transparency into their medical billing for the first time.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Patients seeking transparency into what medical services were billed on their behalf
- ▲ Patients trying to identify billing errors or unexpected charges before being held liable
- ▲ Uninsured or high-deductible patients who bear direct financial responsibility
- ▲ Patients comparing costs across providers
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Health care providers who must implement systems to generate and transmit detailed billing statements within 15 business days
- ▼ Medical administrative staff managing the disclosure process
Bill statuses as of October 7, 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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