New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte signed legislation expanding equitable access to prosthetic devices. Commercial health insurance policies will be required to provide coverage for activity-specific prosthetic devices for adults so that they can engage in physical activities like running, biking, and swimming. A previous version of the law passed in 2024 requiring such coverage for children’s prosthetic devices.
The legislation was supported by the So Every BODY Can Move (SEBCM) national advocacy initiative.
“I’m grateful to everyone who helped make SB 408 a reality for many Granite Staters and to Governor Ayotte for signing this bill into law,” said, Sen. William Gannon, the bill’s primary sponsor. “This effort expands access to prosthetic devices and addresses a significant gap in health coverage. Not only does this help more residents get the care they need to maintain their quality of life, but it also represents independence and dignity.”
“Access to appropriate prosthetic care is not a luxury; it is a necessity and a fundamental right,” said Maggie Baumer, JD, national legislative affairs lead, SEBCM; and leader of enterprise patient advocacy, Hanger Clinic. “Legislation such as this is smart policy and good healthcare economics. By removing barriers to care, we are helping more people have access to the devices they need to live independently, stay active, reach their full potential, and thrive.”
