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SB 169

requiring employers to provide certain information regarding cost sharing to employees receiving workers' compensation benefits.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Bordes and 7 co-sponsors

New Hampshire bill requiring employers to disclose workers' compensation cost-sharing details to injured employees for transparency and informed decision-making.

Lay SB169 on Table (Rep. Creighton): MA DV 313-19 05/01/2025 HJ 13 P. 11
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Bill Summary · SB 169

Legislative bill overview

SB 169 would require New Hampshire employers to provide workers' compensation employees with transparent information about cost-sharing arrangements, deductibles, copayments, and other out-of-pocket expenses related to their benefits. The bill aims to ensure injured workers understand their financial obligations when receiving workers' compensation coverage.

Why is this important

Workers' compensation is a critical safety net for injured employees, but many may not fully understand what costs they must cover versus what their employer's insurance covers. Transparency requirements could help workers make informed decisions about treatment and financial planning during recovery periods. This addresses an information asymmetry that potentially disadvantages vulnerable populations during health crises.

Potential points of contention

  • Employer burden and costs: Businesses may argue that comprehensive disclosure requirements create administrative burdens and increase compliance costs, particularly for small employers
  • Insurance industry concerns: Workers' compensation insurers might resist detailed cost-sharing disclosures, viewing them as competitively sensitive or overly complex for standard implementation
  • Scope disagreement: Disagreement exists over what constitutes necessary "certain information"—whether it should include all possible costs, only applicable costs, or predictive estimates that may change

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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