Governor Hassan Announces More Than 35,000 Enrolled in New Hampshire Health Protection Program

Statement

Governor Maggie Hassan issued the following statement today announcing that as of February 20, 2015, the New Hampshire Health Protection Program had 35,369 enrollees:

"Last year, we came together across party lines to pass a historic health care expansion plan that reduces health care cost-shifting onto our families and businesses, strengthens the health of our workforce, and boosts our economy. Today, more than 35,000 hard-working men and women have the peace of mind and health and financial security that comes with quality, affordable health coverage.

"As more and more states across the nation are moving forward with health care expansion, states without it will see higher costs and find it harder to compete. My fiscally responsible budget proposal provides for the reauthorization of our expansion plan and includes the funds needed to cover New Hampshire's share in the next biennium, and I look forward to working with the legislature to maintain our commitment to our people, businesses, and the future of our economy through our bipartisan health care expansion plan."

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