This bill mandates the Department of Health and Human Services to establish annual rates for Medicaid state plan case management services, aiming to achieve rate parity within the program. Specifically, it introduces a new section, RSA 126-A:18-c, which requires the department to set unit rates for all case management services by October 1 each year, ensuring these rates reflect the average cost of service delivery. The department is instructed to consider factors such as economy, efficiency, quality of care, and access to care, in line with federal guidelines.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes the need for equitable rate parity by addressing disparities caused by administrative payments and overhead costs associated with certain providers. The effective date for this act is set for 60 days following its passage. The fiscal impact of the bill is currently undetermined, as the Office of Legislative Budget Assistant is awaiting further information from the Department of Health and Human Services to complete a fiscal note.