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Mental health matters every day. ❤️ This #MIAW, we're spreading the word about our advocacy to ensure all #NH children get the care they need, no matter their insurance type. Have experience accessing youth mental health care? 💭 Share your story: new-futures.org/wraparound.

✨ We’re so grateful for the NH Charitable Foundation for their support as the Behavioral Health Sponsor of our Annual Awards Celebration! We’re almost two weeks away from our annual event, and we hope to see you there. 🎉 Register now: new-futures.org/Events/details/136/2025-Annual-Event-Celebration.

In 2026, two more health insurance carriers are pulling out of NH’s Medicare Advantage program, which allows Granite Staters 65+ to get their Medicare coverage through private insurance companies.

Learn more 👇
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🩵 Mental Illness Awareness Week is here! At New Futures, we believe every child deserves access to quality mental health supports. Help us advocate for permanent funding of NH's crisis system by sharing your story: new-futures.org/988.

#NHPolitics @naminh.org

Ever wonder what an advocacy training looks like? 👀 Spoiler: you learn policy basics, tour the State House, practice advocacy skills, and discover the power of your personal story. ✨ Request a training at new-futures.org/trainings. #NHPolitics #Advocacy #NewHampshire

We're looking forward to participating in this event!

📊 Drug-related deaths in NH just hit their lowest level in 10+ yrs — but 3 in 4 people who needed treatment didn’t get it.

Join NHFPI & @newfuturesnh.bsky.social to discuss the data, funding trends & what’s next.

🗓️ Thurs, Oct 9 at 10 AM ET | Virtual
🔗 Register: buff.ly/JMNXt5X

🌟 Thank you to NH Children's Trust, the Kids Count Sponsor for our 28th Annual Awards Celebration! Join us on October 23 at 4 pm to honor health champions advocating for a healthy NH. Register now: new-futures.org/Events/details/136/2025-Annual-Event-Celebration.

🚨 Health insurance premiums could DOUBLE or TRIPLE in 2026 for Granite Staters who purchase their health insurance through the ACA Marketplace. 💬 What can you do? Share your experience with high health care costs: new-futures.org/share-your-story. #NHHealthcare #NewHampshire #NHPolitics

Program helps New Hampshire nursing students amid critical shortage Three hundred nursing students are enrolled in a federally funded program at community colleges around the state, a program officials hope will help address the state's nursing shortage.

The Granite State PARTNERS Program helps NH community college nursing students with tuition, child care, and food assistance. Learn how this is helping to address our health care workforce shortage from the WMUR clip linked below!
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Register now at new-futures.org/Events/details/136/2025-Annual-Event-Celebration

🎉 Join us for our 28th Annual Awards Celebration on Thursday, October 23 at 4 pm at the Bank of NH Stage in Concord, NH. We'll celebrate legislative wins and recognize individuals who advocated for health and well-being in New Hampshire this past year. We hope to see you there!

Granite Staters face premium shock without congressional action • New Hampshire Bulletin For many Granite Staters who rely on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace to access health insurance, premium tax credits from the federal government represent the difference between coverage…

"For many Granite Staters who rely on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace to access health insurance, premium tax credits from the federal government represent the difference between coverage and catastrophe." Commentary from Sam Burgess of @newfuturesnh.bsky.social #NHPolitics

Yesterday, our Healthy Aging Policy Coordinator Judith Jones shared an advocacy update during NHAHA6's Quarterly Meeting. As Steering Committee Chair Dick Chevrefils stated, “Advocacy is a 365 day a year job,” and we’ll continue advocating to make NH a better state to age in!

Impact of Federal Budget Cuts on Healthcare Costs for Working Families in the Northeast Consumers can see their out-of-pocket costs skyrocket, both in premiums and in out-of-pocket costs, if Congress continues to do nothing, healthcare advocate says

Nearly 50K Granite Staters get their health insurance through the Marketplace. Enhanced premium tax credits (EPTCs) cut average monthly costs from $469 to $230. ❌ But they’re set to expire at the end of the year if Congress doesn’t act. Learn more 👇
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New Hampshire recently made it easier for adults 60+ and people with disabilities to get food assistance through the Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP) for SNAP! 🍎 Learn more about the ESAP and find local food resources through NH Hunger Solutions: nhhungersolutions.org/findfood.

Medicaid cuts have dominated NH headlines this year. Here’s what’s actually happening. • New Hampshire Bulletin Lawmakers on both the federal and state level in New Hampshire have spent much of 2025 workshopping and debating changes and cuts to Medicaid, the nation’s public health care program for people with l...

Check out this article from @newhampshirebulletin.com breaking down some of the Medicaid changes coming to New Hampshire. 👇 Learn how the policy changes could affect thousands of NH families.
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🍂 September is #HealthyAgingMonth! In NH – the nation's second oldest state – New Futures and NHAHA Advocacy are working toward a future where all Granite Staters can age where and how they choose. Learn more about our work: new-futures.org/issues/healthy-aging.

Are States Ready to Implement HR 1 and Medicaid Work Reporting Requirements? Key Findings State systems are unprepared for federal demands to implement a Medicaid work reporting requirement and other onerous changes. HR 1 (P.L. 119-21) requires states to implement complex w…

🚩 A recent Georgetown University report revealed that state systems, including New Hampshire’s, are largely unprepared to implement the new federal Medicaid work requirements. Read the full findings in the report below. 👇

New Hampshire's overdose deaths have dropped 40% since 2022 thanks to expanded NARCAN access, test strips, and community recovery programs. But funding cuts could threaten this hard-won progress. Supporting treatment and harm reduction saves lives. #newhampshire #recovery

Check out our 2025 Legislative Wrap-Up for the full details: new-futures.org/post/Legislative-Wrap-Up-2025.

With 27% of NH’s population projected to be 65+ by 2030, we have an opportunity to rethink how we support aging and promote policies and programs that benefit us all as we age. This year, New Futures championed initiatives that support our aging residents and strengthen our communities.

🎉 We're thrilled to welcome Wendy Chase to  New Futures as our new Community Engagement Coordinator! Read more: https://new-futures.org/meet-the-team

Learn more about the bills we defeated and the NHVA in our 2025 Legislative Wrap-Up: new-futures.org/post/Legislative-Wrap-Up-2025. #NHPolitics #NewHampshire #PublicHealth #HealthyNH

Protecting NH’s public health system is critical to ensuring Granite Staters have every opportunity to start healthy and stay healthy. New Futures worked throughout the 2025 legislation session to defend against attempts to weaken access to immunizations for NH families.

NH children are facing an unprecedented mental health crisis. This year, New Futures fought to strengthen NH's Children's System of Care and protect our youth. Find the full details in our 2025 Legislative Wrap-Up: new-futures.org/post/Legislative-Wrap-Up-2025. #NHPolitics

UPDATE: Last week, Governor Ayotte signed House Bill 60 into law, ending 40 years of tenant protections against no-cause evictions at the end of a lease. ❌ The law will go into effect on July 1, 2026.

State policies that support evidence-based prevention, treatment, and recovery programs are crucial in NH. Learn about the substance use policy wins, setbacks, and what we're still working on in our 2025 Legislative Wrap-Up: new-futures.org/post/Legislative-Wrap-Up-2025. #NHPolitics

👎 UPDATE: This afternoon, Governor Ayotte signed HB 377 and HB 712 into law, banning medically necessary care for transgender youth in New Hampshire. These changes will not take effect immediately - families can continue working with their providers for now.

This legislative session, New Futures’ health care access team focused on protecting Medicaid, our health care safety net, and maintaining investments in our health care system.

🔗 View the wins and setbacks in our 2025 Legislative Wrap-Up: new-futures.org/post/Legislative-Wrap-Up-2025. #NHPolitics