Health

Health policies have enormous impacts on the lives on Granite Staters. Federal programs such as Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program have critical roles in the health and well-being of many Granite State children and families. Health programs that support individuals with disabilities, fund home-based care, and provide access to mental health and behavioral health services are essential to helping ensure the health needs of New Hampshire residents are addressed.

NHFPI strives to explain the effects of health policy decisions, both federal and state, upon the New Hampshire budget and New Hampshire residents and to explore changes in policies that could help maintain and improve people’s health, now and into the future.

Hospital Provider Taxes and Support for Medicaid Financing in New Hampshire

A new study from NHFPI’s Jessica Williams finds that changes taking effect in 2028 could cost the state nearly $1 billion over the next decade and more than $2 billion when lost federal matching funds are included. The Medicaid Enhancement Tax is currently NH’s 4th largest tax revenue source.

What We’re Reading — the January 2026 Edition

Each month, the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute’s research team shares a curated list of books, research papers, podcasts, and more that are helping to shape our understanding of the economic wellbeing of the Granite State and beyond. Here are our picks for January 2026.

Food Insecurity Continues to Rise in New Hampshire, Reaching Highest Point in Ten Years

Food insecurity in New Hampshire has increased steadily since pandemic-era supports expired, reaching its highest estimated level since 2015-2017. About 52,600 households (9.1 percent statewide) were food insecure in 2022-2024. While rates remain below the national average, the trend highlights growing economic strain for Granite State families.