Healthcare Policy
New Hampshire Healthcare Policy 2026
Medicaid expansion status, ACA coverage, uninsured rates, and how healthcare shapes the 2026 elections in New Hampshire.
Yes
Medicaid Expanded
6.2%
Uninsured Rate
60,000
ACA Marketplace Enrollees
Federal
Exchange Type
Key Healthcare Provisions
| Medicaid Expansion (ACA) | Yes |
| Reproductive Healthcare | Legal (24-week limit) |
| Mental Health Parity | Moderate parity |
| Drug Pricing Policy | Not regulated |
Healthcare System Overview
New Hampshire expanded Medicaid (NH Health Protection Program) in 2014 through a bipartisan compromise. The program has been renewed multiple times. NH has a unique provision that required periodic legislative reauthorization.
2026 Political Impact
New Hampshire is the top Senate battleground in 2026. Healthcare costs — especially prescription drug prices — are a major issue in this first-primary state.