Bill > HB524

This bill repeals RSA 126-Q, which established the New Hampshire Vaccine Association (NHVA). The NHVA currently collects payments from commercial payers and third-party administrators to fund a portion of the state's universal vaccine purchasing program for children. By repealing this statute, the bill would eliminate the NHVA, leading to a significant decrease in revenue for the state's vaccine program and a corresponding decrease in state expenditures, as healthcare providers would then be responsible for privately purchasing and billing for vaccines for privately insured children under 19. The bill is effective 60 days after passage and is projected to result in a decrease of approximately $24 million in NHVA revenue annually, with some new general fund costs for the Department of Health and Human Services to manage the transition and for vaccine purchases during public health emergencies. The Insurance Department anticipates potential increases in healthcare costs for insurers and upward pressure on insurance premiums due to the loss of negotiated vaccine savings and increased administrative burdens.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

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