HB1562 Relative to licensing requirements for health care facilities that operate on a membership-based business model.
Relative to licensing requirements for health care facilities that operate on a membership-based business model.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Clear licensing for membership-based healthcare could expand access to affordable direct primary care as an alternative to insurance-based care.
Your Community
Could encourage growth of direct primary care practices that offer more affordable and accessible healthcare, though oversight standards matter.
Your Freedom
Expands healthcare choices by clarifying the legal framework for membership-based models that bypass traditional insurance.
Status
Without objection returned to the House per Senate Rule 3-21, 03/26/2026; Senate Journal 7
Sponsor
Mark McLean (R)
The Short Version
Addresses licensing requirements for membership-based health care facilities like direct primary care practices. Returned to the House, indicating the Senate had concerns. These facilities charge monthly fees instead of billing insurance.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Patients seeking affordable direct primary care
- ▲ Healthcare providers wanting to operate membership-based practices
- ▲ Uninsured or underinsured residents
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Traditional healthcare facilities facing new competition
- ▼ Patient safety if licensing standards are weakened
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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