In New Hampshire, the health of our state is directly tied to access to care. With one of the country’s oldest populations, New Hampshire residents face significant health care needs. Still, high costs and limited workforce leave quality care out of reach for many.
Why It Matters
In New Hampshire and all across the country, there are many factors limiting access to health care. High insurance premiums and other costs have placed quality care out of reach for many individuals and families; and even when price is not an issue, severe workforce shortages have left many patients facing long distances and wait times to get the care they need. For years, New Futures has worked to address these concerns, to limit health care costs and to build a workforce capable of meeting the needs of New Hampshire residents. We have helped to ensure insurance coverage for individuals and families in need; pushed for a telehealth system that allows individuals to receive care from home; and looked to grow the workforce by increasing insurance reimbursement and student loan repayment, among other benefits, for health care professionals. We look forward to continuing our work over the year to improve the health of our state and help Granite Staters access the care they need.
By the Numbers
Our Impact
In 2014, New Futures championed Medicaid Expansion, a program that provides health insurance to low-income adults. Since then, New Futures has worked to ensure the program continues to help individuals access the health care services they need. In 2016 and in 2018, New Futures and partners advocated for the reauthorization of Medicaid Expansion, and in 2023, championed a seven-year reauthorization. Since its inception, more than 232,000 individuals have accessed health insurance coverage through Medicaid Expansion.
New Futures has also worked on: establishing a statewide telehealth system in 2020; establishing a Medicaid dental benefit in 2023, which now covers 15,243 individuals; and prior authorization reform in 2024. Over the years to come, New Futures is prepared to build on these successes to increase access to care for all who need it.
