Key Takeaways
- New Hampshire requires standard policy provisions for disability income insurance
- Long-term care policies must be guaranteed renewable
- LTC policies must offer inflation protection options
- New Hampshire participates in the Long-Term Care Partnership Program
- Disability policies must include minimum grace periods
Last updated: January 2026
New Hampshire Disability and Long-Term Care Insurance
New Hampshire has specific regulations for disability income insurance and long-term care insurance under Title XXXVII of the RSA.
Disability Income Insurance
Required Policy Provisions
New Hampshire disability policies must include:
| Provision | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Grace Period | Minimum 31 days for annual premium |
| Reinstatement | Must allow reinstatement within specified period |
| Notice of Claim | 20 days after loss begins |
| Time to Pay Claims | Reasonable time after proof of loss |
| Legal Actions | Timing restrictions for lawsuits |
Renewability
New Hampshire disability policies may be:
- Non-cancelable: Cannot cancel or raise rates
- Guaranteed Renewable: Cannot cancel, may raise rates by class
- Conditionally Renewable: Limited cancellation rights
- Optionally Renewable: Insurer can decline to renew
Long-Term Care Insurance
New Hampshire has comprehensive LTC insurance regulations:
Required Provisions
| Provision | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Renewability | Must be guaranteed renewable |
| Pre-existing Conditions | Maximum 6-month look-back period |
| Elimination Period | Must be clearly disclosed |
| Inflation Protection | Must offer option |
| Nonforfeiture | Must offer option |
New Hampshire Partnership Program
New Hampshire participates in the Long-Term Care Partnership Program:
- Purchase a Partnership-qualified LTC policy
- Use benefits for care
- If benefits exhaust, apply for Medicaid
- Asset protection - Keep assets equal to benefits received
Producer Requirements
To sell LTC insurance in New Hampshire:
- Complete LTC-specific training
- Meet continuing education requirements
- Follow suitability guidelines
- Provide required disclosures
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