If an emergency response/public safety worker, as defined in RSA 281-A:2, V-c, petitions for hearing in response to a memorandum of denial filed under RSA 281-A:42, I(b) related to any claim of injury to which a prima facie presumption applies:

1. I. The employer shall maintain any health insurance benefit at the value of a single employee insurance premium until such time that the commissioner makes a final determination, including any appeal.
2. II. Once claimed, the period for which this benefit is payable shall not exceed 18 months.
3. III. The employee shall be eligible for this benefit starting at the beginning of his or her employment and for a period of 20 years from the effective date of separation from service.

Source. 2024, 151:1, eff. Sept. 1, 2024.