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How is New Hampshire implementing Medicaid work requirements under SB 134?
SB 134 directs the Department of Health and Human Services to add work requirements to the state's Medicaid program to match a new federal standard. After a series of subcommittee hearings on amendment language in the fall of 2025, HHS told lawmakers on June 19, 2026 that the department intends to file a state plan amendment on the tighter federal timeline rather than pursue an 1115 waiver, and is working through how to verify 'medical frailty' exemptions.
AI-generated summary compiled from Citizen Portal's coverage of the bill. Officials' positions below are sourced from their own words in indexed meetings and press events.
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On How is New Hampshire implementing Medicaid work requirements under SB 134
"We have the option to do the work requirements under a state plan amendment."
— Henry Lippmann
Director, State Medicaid Program
CP article #6805539 · Nov 13Recent coverage
- HHS to file Medicaid state plan amendment under SB134; department warns of complex 'medical frailty' and verification questionsJune 19, 2026
- N.H. committee backs Medicaid work rules to match new federal standard; lawmakers warn of burdensNovember 13, 2025
- Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs panel advances framework for SB 134 Medicaid work requirementsNovember 4, 2025
- Subcommittee advances two amendment paths to implement Medicaid work requirementsOctober 31, 2025
- Committee debates amendment language for SB134 on Medicaid work requirementsOctober 22, 2025