RSA 415:18-k Prompt Payment Required.

I. (a) Each insurer that issues or renews any policy of group accident or health insurance providing benefits for medical or hospital expenses for its insured persons shall pay for services rendered by New Hampshire health care providers within 30 calendar days upon receipt of a clean non-electronic claim or 15 calendar days upon receipt of a clean electronic claim.
(b) When the insurer is denying or pending the claim, the insurer shall have 15 calendar days upon receipt of an electronic claim or 30 days upon receipt of a non-electronic claim to notify the health care provider or certificate holder of the reason for denying or pending the claim and what, if any, additional information is required to adjudicate the claim. Upon the insurer's receipt of the requested additional i