HB706 Relative to prohibiting insurance companies from conducting an audit of providers services after services have been delivered but before payment has been made to such provider.
Relative to prohibiting insurance companies from conducting an audit of providers services after services have been delivered but before payment has been made to such provider.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Faster provider payments could reduce the overhead costs that get passed to patients; providers under financial strain may limit services.
Your Community
Healthcare providers, especially small practices, struggle when insurers delay payments through pre-payment audits.
Your Freedom
Regulates insurer-provider relationships with minimal direct impact on individual freedom.
Status
Refer for Interim Study: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 01/07/2026 House Journal 1 P. 46
Sponsor
Alicia Gregg (D)
The Short Version
Would have stopped insurance companies from auditing healthcare providers between service delivery and payment. This practice delays payments to doctors and hospitals, putting financial strain on providers and potentially affecting patient care.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Healthcare providers awaiting payment
- ▲ Patients who benefit from financially stable medical practices
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Insurance companies that use pre-payment audits to manage costs
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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