Policy Priorities

The NH Providers Association represents the provider field with one voice, ensuring that our concerns, ideas, and messages are delivered to the stakeholders we all rely on for funding and support. We are working with our colleagues at the state and national level, to ensure that the infrastructure development, policies, and funding systems function in the best interest of the clients and consumers we serve. 

The following two links are accessible for members only, be sure to login as a member to view:

2021 BILS WE ARE FOLLOWING
WEEKLY LEGISLATIVE OVERVIEW

2021 Legislative Priorities

Our Policy Committee recognizes how difficult it is for individuals and agencies to stay abreast of important legislative actions. There are many House Bills and Senate Bills coming out in this legislative session. This year, due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, many bills will be grouped into Omnibus Bills to expedite the legislative process. This means that the next few weeks are very important for the 2021 Legislative Session. We have identified several Policy Priority Topics that we will be keeping you up to date on as they move through the legislative process:

• Cannabis Reform
• Criminal Justice Reform as it relates to people with Substance Use Disorders
• Telehealth/Telemedicine
• Equity and Access to Care
• Reimbursement Rates
• The allocation of funds to support New Hampshire’s growing unhoused population and the development of Commissions to address the housing crisis.
• The State Budget which will be released as HB1 and HB2.

Members are urged to let us know if you feel strongly about these topics, or any others. Our Policy Committee would love to hear from you to learn about how we can work together to elevate your voice and to enhance the work that we do. 

 

NH STATE SENATE PUBLIC GUIDANCE FOR REMOTE COMMIITTEE MEETINGS

We are happy to inform you that it is now very easy to weigh in on state bills through Zoom and an online sign-in sheet. We are including a link below that will take you to the NH Legislature website to sign in, in favor or in opposition to a bill, speak during a public hearing on a bill, or submit a letter regarding a bill.

LINK TO GENCOURT SIGN-IN FORM
STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE

 

NH Providers Association Policy Committee Members

Chair: Ryan Fowler, 
Michele Merritt, New Futures
John Iudice, Addiction Recovery Services
Sue Gordon, Greater Seacoast Community Health
Peter Burke, Individual Member
Jason Snook, AWARE Recovery Care
Kerran Vigroux, NH Providers Association