New Hampshire Gov. Lynch Lauds Senate Commerce Committee for Strong Support of NH HealthFirst
By newsdesk - Posted on March 19th, 2008
Proposal Aims to Give Small Businesses More Affordable Health Insurance Options
March 18, 2008 -- CONCORD - New Hampshire Governor John Lynch today applauded the Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection Committee’s unanimous support of New Hampshire HealthFirst initiative, an initiative aimed at making health insurance more affordable for small businesses and their workers.
Gov. Lynch proposed New Hampshire HealthFirst in his State of the State address.
“By focusing on wellness and prevention, we can help New Hampshire small businesses better afford health insurance coverage for their workers,” Gov. Lynch said. “I thank the members of the committee for recognizing the importance of keeping health insurance in reach of employers.”
New Hampshire HealthFirst was developed in conjunction with the state Insurance Department, lawmakers, and other stakeholders. It will provide comparable coverage to existing health insurance plans, and reduce premiums by addressing the underlying cost drivers of health care increases through better prevention, better care management, and more efficient use of health care services.
Rhode Island passed similar legislation last year and reports a savings to small businesses of more than 15 percent when compared to similar coverage available in the market.
“This is a plan focused on the patient and on keeping the patient healthy. That translates into better, more cost-effective care,” Gov. Lynch said. “HealthFirst’s aim is to make it possible for more employers and their workers to access affordable, comprehensive coverage.”
Senate Bill 540 is sponsored by Sens. Kathy Sgambati, Joe Foster, Maggie Hassan, Iris Estabrook, Deb Reynolds, Bob Odell, John Gallus, Jack Barnes, Jackie Cilley, Martha Fuller Clark, Molly Kelly, Lou D'Allesandro, David Gottesman, Sylvia Larsen and Harold Janeway; Reps. Martha McLeod, Sharon Nordgren, Peter Bergin, James Pilliod and Ed Butler.
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