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This bill requires health insurers in New Hampshire to provide comprehensive coverage for pelvic health physical therapy (PFPT), addressing a range of conditions including urinary and fecal incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic pain, and postpartum rehabilitation. The legislation mandates that insurers cover initial evaluations without prior authorization, offer direct access to pelvic health physical therapists, and provide coverage for up to 12 weeks of supervised therapy, with potential extensions for chronic conditions. The bill also includes provisions for prehabilitation (therapy before pelvic surgery) and post-surgical rehabilitation, covering up to 6 preoperative sessions and 12 post-operative sessions. Insurers must ensure that co-pays and deductibles for PFPT are equivalent to other physical therapy services, and they are required to annually report data on PFPT-related diagnoses, sessions, patient outcomes, and surgical rates to the insurance department. The bill aims to improve access to evidence-based pelvic floor treatments, potentially reducing downstream healthcare costs and improving patient quality of life, with an implementation date of July 1, 2027.

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