New Hampshire § 420-J:18 Authorization for Medication-Assisted Treatment

New Hampshire Statutes

§ 420-J:18 — Authorization for Medication-Assisted Treatment

New Hampshire § 420-J:18

Title XXXVIIINSURANCE

Ch. 420-JMANAGED CARE LAW

SubdivisionSubstance Use Disorders

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Bluebook

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 420-J:18 (2026).

Text

Whenever substance use disorder services are a covered benefit under a health benefit plan subject to this chapter, a health carrier shall:

I.Be required to offer at least one medication-assisted treatment therapy option approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration for treatment of substance use disorders without a requirement for prior authorization.

II.Not require a renewal of a prior authorization for a medication-assisted treatment therapy for treatment of substance use disorders more frequently than once every 12 months.

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Whenever substance use disorder services are a covered benefit under a health benefit plan subject to this chapter, a health carrier shall:
I. Be required to offer at least one medication-assisted treatment therapy option approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration for treatment of substance use disorders without a requirement for prior authorization.
II. Not require a renewal of a prior authorization for a medication-assisted treatment therapy for treatment of substance use disorders more frequently than once every 12 months.