This bill mandates the Department of Health and Human Services to provide regular updates on the Medicaid enhancement program specifically for children and pregnant women. The existing legal language in RSA 167:68, IV(d) is repealed and replaced with new provisions that require the commissioner to submit quarterly reports starting October 1, 2025, and continuing through the biennium ending June 30, 2027. After this period, the reports will shift to an annual basis beginning July 1, 2027. These reports will detail the department's administration of the Medicaid enhancement, focusing on efforts to reduce administrative burdens for enrollees and to expand access to maternal home visiting programs. Additionally, the reports will be made publicly available on the department's website.

The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2025. The bill aims to enhance transparency and accountability in the administration of Medicaid services for vulnerable populations, ensuring that stakeholders, including the oversight committee, legislative committees, and the governor, are kept informed of the department's progress and challenges in implementing these enhancements.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 167:68