Concord, NH – Senate Majority Leader Jeb Bradley (R-Wolfeboro) issued the following statement upon the House’s vote to pass the NH Health Protection Plan reauthorization legislation.
“I applaud the New Hampshire House of Representatives for their support of HB 1696, to reauthorize the New Hampshire Health Protection Plan. Supporting this legislation is the right thing to do for the state of New Hampshire because it means 48,000 citizens have health insurance, which reduces the cost of uncompensated care and slows the increase in health care costs for individuals and businesses. This program has also helped nearly 6,000 individuals suffering from substance abuse or addiction by providing them with critical treatment options.”
“This reauthorization proposal also includes a number of taxpayer protections, strengthened by the House Finance Committee amendments, ensuring that there are no new taxes, or fees and general fund dollars cannot be used to pay for this program. Additionally, if Federal funding falls short, the program will end.”
“The Senate looks forward to receiving this bill and working together to make sure that 48,000 citizens can continue to receive health care in our state.”
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