NH expands coverage for prosthetics devices
By HME News Staff
Updated 10:53 AM CDT, Tue July 14, 2026
CONCORD, N.H. – New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte has signed Senate Bill 408 into law, expanding health insurance coverage for prosthetic devices, including activity-specific devices, to include adults starting Jan. 1, 2028. Previously, New Hampshire law only mandated coverage for children’s prosthetics. “I was proud to sign Senate Bill 408 to expand access to prosthetic devices for adults, including activity-specific prosthetics,” said Ayotte. “No one who has experienced limb loss should have to shoulder the added burden of how to pay for prosthetics, and with this new law, we’re ensuring they can live life to the fullest and enjoy activities like swimming, running, skiing, and more. I thank Sen. Bill Gannon and all of the advocates who made this possible.” Members of the legislature from both sides of the aisle and advocates who testified in support of the bill joined Ayotte at the ceremonial signing, including U.S. Paralympic Gold Medalist Jason Lalla. Lalla won the Men’s Giant Slalom at the 1998 Paralympic Winter Games in Nagano, Japan.
Photo courtesy of Gov. Ayotte's office.
Comments