relative to coverage of children under the state retiree insurance plan.
Sponsored By: James Newsom (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
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State retirees can cover more adult children
Beginning 60 days after passage, New Hampshire’s state retiree health plan covers dependent children ages 19–25 without requiring full-time school enrollment. Coverage also includes fully dependent minor children. A dependent child with a certified disability qualifies while institutionalized or living at home, with a certificate on file and continued plan eligibility. Care must come from the qualified retiree, the retiree’s spouse, or the qualified surviving spouse. Retirees pay the full cost set by the Department of Administrative Services; the fiscal note estimates $1,044.42 monthly per dependent not eligible for Medicare. Participants can leave the plan at any time.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
James Newsom
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
David J. Luneau
Democratic • House
Tara Reardon
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/02/2025; Chapter 68; eff. 08/01/2025
6/6/2025HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 05/22/2025 HJ 15 P. 51
5/23/2025HouseEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/22/2025); SJ 15
5/23/2025SenateOught to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/01/2025; SJ 11
5/1/2025SenateCommittee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/01/2025; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 19
4/24/2025SenateHearing: 04/23/2025, Room 101, LOB, 09:30 am; SC 19
4/17/2025SenateIntroduced 03/27/2025 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 10
4/11/2025SenateOught to Pass: MA VV 04/10/2025 HJ 12 P. 4
4/10/2025HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass 04/02/2025 (Vote 25-0; CC) HC 19 P. 11
4/2/2025HouseExecutive Session: 04/01/2025 10:00 am LOB 210-211
3/26/2025HouseDivision I Work Session: 03/24/2025 09:00 am LOB 212
3/19/2025HouseReferred to Finance 03/13/2025 HJ 8 P. 8
3/13/2025HouseOught to Pass: MA VV 03/13/2025 HJ 8 P. 8
3/13/2025HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass 03/05/2025 (Vote 17-0; CC)
3/5/2025HouseSubcommittee Work Session: 02/12/2025 11:00 am LOB 302-304
2/21/2025HouseExecutive Session: 03/05/2025 10:00 am LOB 302-304
2/13/2025HousePublic Hearing: 01/29/2025 10:00 am LOB 302-304
1/23/2025HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs HJ 3 P. 15
1/14/2025House
Bill Text
Enrolled
5/23/2025
Introduced
1/14/2025
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION
Version adopted by both bodies
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