# N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-B:8-r: 420-B:8-r Coverage for Children's Early Intervention Services

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXXVII_C420-B_S8-r

## Section

- **Citation:** N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-B:8-r
- **Heading:** 420-B:8-r Coverage for Children's Early Intervention Services
- **Jurisdiction:** New Hampshire
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 420-B / Section 8-r

## Text

Every health maintenance organization and every similar corporation licensed under the laws of another state that issues or renews any policy, plan, or contract of individual or group health insurance providing benefits for medical, rehabilitation, or hospital expenses, shall provide to each individual or group, or to the portion of each group comprised of certificate holders of such insurance who are residents of this state, coverage for expenses arising from the services of licensed and credentialed occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, and clinical social workers working with children from birth to 36 months of age with an identified developmental disability and/or delay as specified in rules adopted pursuant to RSA 171-A:18, IV as long as the providing therapist receives a referral from the child's primary care provider if applicable. The benefits in this section shall not be subject to deductibles, copayments, or coinsurance; provided that the benefits included in this section may have a cap of $3,200 per child per year not to exceed $9,600 by the child's third birthday. For a health care contract that meets the definition of a "high deductible plan" set forth in 26 U.S.C. section 223(c)(2) or a catastrophic health plan, as defined under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009, a carrier shall be exempt from the deductible provisions of this section and may apply a deductible to children's early intervention therapy services until an enrollee's deductible has been satisfied for the year. Notwithstanding any provision of law or rule to the contrary, the coverage under this section shall apply to the medical assistance program, pursuant to RSA 161 and RSA 167.

## Nearby sections

- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-B:1 420-B:1 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXXVII_C420-B_S1.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-B:2 420-B:2 Certificate of Authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXXVII_C420-B_S2.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-B:3 420-B:3 Application for Certificate of Authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXXVII_C420-B_S3.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-B:4 420-B:4 Jurisdictional Power of Attorney.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXXVII_C420-B_S4.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-B:5 420-B:5 Issuance of Certificate of Authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXXVII_C420-B_S5.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-B:5-a 420-B:5-a Renewal of Certificate of Authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXXVII_C420-B_S5-a.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-B:5-b 420-B:5-b New License Required for Changed Conditions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXXVII_C420-B_S5-b.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-B:6 420-B:6 Pre-Certificate Activities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXXVII_C420-B_S6.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-B:7 420-B:7 Powers of Health Maintenance Organizations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXXVII_C420-B_S7.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-B:8 420-B:8 Forms of Evidence of Coverage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXXVII_C420-B_S8.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-B:8-aa 420-B:8-aa Dependent Coverage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXXVII_C420-B_S8-aa.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-B:8-b 420-B:8-b Health Maintenance Organization Benefits for Mental and Nervous Conditions and Treatment for Chemical Dependency.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXXVII_C420-B_S8-b.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-B:8-c 420-B:8-c Cancellation or Nonrenewal of Group Health Maintenance Organization Contracts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXXVII_C420-B_S8-c.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-B:8-d 420-B:8-d Cancellation or Nonrenewal of Non-Group Health Maintenance Organization Contracts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXXVII_C420-B_S8-d.md)

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