The bill introduces a measure to facilitate the verification of licensure for Medicaid providers by establishing a data match process between the Department of Health and Human Services and the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification. This process aims to ensure that Medicaid providers maintain current and valid licensure by cross-referencing the provider's first and last name along with their social security number or other taxpayer identification number.

The bill amends RSA 126-A:5 by adding a new paragraph (XXXV) that allows the Department of Health and Human Services to engage in this data match process. Similarly, RSA 310:4 is amended by adding a new paragraph (III) that authorizes the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification to participate in the data match process. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2024, as per its approval on July 3, 2024. No deletions from the current law are specified in the provided text.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 126-A:5, 310:4
As Amended by the Senate: 126-A:5, 310:4
Version adopted by both bodies: 126-A:5, 310:4
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 126-A:5, 310:4
SB554 text: 126-A:5, 310:4