# N.H. Rev. Stat. § 415:6-a1: 415:6-a1 Coverage for Long-Term Antibiotic Therapy for Tick-Borne Illness

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXXVII_C415_S6-a1

## Section

- **Citation:** N.H. Rev. Stat. § 415:6-a1
- **Heading:** 415:6-a1 Coverage for Long-Term Antibiotic Therapy for Tick-Borne Illness
- **Jurisdiction:** New Hampshire
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 415 / Section 6-a1

## Text

Each insurer that issues or renews any individual policy of accident or health insurance providing benefits for medical or hospital expenses, shall provide to certificate holders of such insurance, who are residents of this state, coverage for long-term antibiotic therapy for tick-borne illness when determined to be medically necessary and ordered by a licensed infectious disease physician after making a thorough evaluation of the patient's symptoms, diagnostic test results or response to treatment. Benefits provided under this section shall not be subject to any greater co-payment, deductible, or coinsurance than any other similar benefits provided by the insurer. In this section, "long-term antibiotic therapy" means the administration of oral, intramuscular, or intravenous antibiotics singly or in combination, for periods of time in excess of 4 weeks.

## Nearby sections

- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 415:1 415:1 Filing Policies and Rates.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXXVII_C415_S1.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 415:2 415:2 Disapproval of Forms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXXVII_C415_S2.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 415:3 415:3 Subsequent Disapproval.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXXVII_C415_S3.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 415:4 415:4 Review of Disapproval.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXXVII_C415_S4.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 415:5 415:5 Form of Policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXXVII_C415_S5.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 415:6 415:6 Accident and Sickness Policy Provisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXXVII_C415_S6.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 415:6-a 415:6-a Insurance Contracts; Welfare Recipients.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXXVII_C415_S6-a.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 415:6-a1 415:6-a1 Coverage for Long-Term Antibiotic Therapy for Tick-Borne Illness.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXXVII_C415_S6-a1.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 415:6-aa 415:6-aa 90-Day Supply of Covered Prescription Drugs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXXVII_C415_S6-aa.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 415:6-b 415:6-b Coverage of Certain Psychiatric and Psychological Services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXXVII_C415_S6-b.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 415:6-c 415:6-c Coverage for Nonprescription Enteral Formulas.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXXVII_C415_S6-c.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 415:6-d 415:6-d Maternity Rider.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXXVII_C415_S6-d.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 415:6-e 415:6-e Coverage for Diabetes Services and Supplies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXXVII_C415_S6-e.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 415:6-f 415:6-f Patients' Bill of Rights.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXXVII_C415_S6-f.md)

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