N.H. lawmakers propose doubling mental health co-pays for Medicaid

Lawmakers are considering a proposal to raise Medicaid co-payments for those who make more than 100 percent of the federal poverty limit, according to the Concord Monitor.

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The proposal calls for a slight rise of about $10 to most co-pay costs, but the co-pay for mental health and substance abuse inpatient services would more than double, from $50 to $125, according to the report.

The proposal has ignited mixed-feelings among N.H. lawmakers.

“I strongly oppose asking very low-income people and families to somehow pay even more money for basic healthcare, including needed substance abuse treatment,” said Sen. Dan Feltes (D-Concord).

Other lawmakers disagree, arguing proposed co-pay costs are not unreasonable.

The plan has yet to be signed off by the Joint Legislative Fiscal Committee, composed of representatives from both parties.

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