SB550 Relative to insurance coverage for services provided by naturopathy providers.
Relative to insurance coverage for services provided by naturopathy providers.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Could increase insurance premiums slightly by adding a coverage mandate, but would reduce out-of-pocket costs for those who use naturopathic services.
Your Community
Expands healthcare options for residents who prefer naturopathic care, though evidence for some naturopathic treatments is mixed and insurance mandates raise premiums for all.
Your Freedom
Expands patient choice by making naturopathic services more affordable through insurance coverage, though it mandates coverage that some may not want.
Status
Sen. Rochefort Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 05/21/2026; Senate Journal 13
Sponsor
David Rochefort (R)
The Short Version
Would require insurance coverage for naturopathic medicine services. Naturopathic providers offer alternative and complementary treatments, and this would mandate insurers include their services in coverage.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Patients who use naturopathic services
- ▲ Naturopathic providers gaining insurance reimbursement
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Insurance policyholders through potentially higher premiums
- ▼ Those who question the evidence base for naturopathic treatments
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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