This bill amends the New Hampshire Telemedicine Act to ensure that insurers provide coverage and reimbursement for telemedicine services on the same basis and at the same rate as in-person services. Specifically, it stipulates that any telemedicine code that is substantially equivalent to an in-person code must be reimbursed at the same level as the corresponding in-person service. This change aims to promote equitable treatment of telemedicine in the healthcare system.

Additionally, the bill introduces administrative penalties for insurers that violate these provisions, allowing for fines of up to $2,500 per violation. It also establishes a private right of action for individuals who experience a pattern of noncompliance by insurers, enabling them to recover court costs and attorney's fees if they prevail in court. The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2027.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 415-J:3
HB1232 text: 415-J:3