A Democratic-led proposal wants NH Medicaid to cover diapers

By: William Skipworth

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: January 16, 2026

Words: 416

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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A group of lawmakers led by state Rep. Carrie Sorensen wants New Hampshire to become the third U.S. state to cover the cost of diapers for infants under its Medicaid program.

House Bill 1798 would provide eligible families on Medicaid with funding for 100 diapers a month for the first 12 months of an infant’s life. If the bill became law, the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services would have to submit …

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