Medicaid rate, coverage increases

Gov. Chris Sununu announced new increases in Medicaid payment rates on Wednesday. (COURTESY IMAGE)

CONCORD — On Wednesday, Gov. Chris Sununu announced significant enhancements to Medicaid to expand primary care services and preventive treatments to improve residents’ health, patient experience, and the financial outlook of the program.

Earlier Wednesday, the governor and executive council approved contracts with three managed care organizations (MCOs) to begin covering preventive treatments in primary care for persons enrolled in Medicaid, effective on Sept. 1.

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Gov. Chris Sununu

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