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Naturopathic doctors lobby to require group plans to cover their services
Summary
Supporters of SB550 told the committee that changing one word in statute — from 'may' to 'shall' — would expand group plan credentialing of licensed naturopathic doctors and reduce administrative barriers that currently prevent many patients with employer coverage from using ND services.
Senate Bill 550 would convert an existing permissive rule for group plans into a mandate that group insurance carriers credential and cover licensed naturopathic doctors (NDs) the same way other primary‑care provider types are included. Supporters — including the New Hampshire Association of Naturopathic Doctors and practicing NDs — argued that the change would close a gap that leaves many patients with employer‑sponsored (group) insurance unable to use naturopathic care without an employer rider or plan design change.
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