New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
He - Department of Health and Human Services
Subtitle He-M - Former Division of Mental Health and Developmental Services
Chapter He-M 500 - DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
Part He-M 503 - ELIGIBILITY AND THE PROCESS OF PROVIDING SERVICES
Section He-M 503.03 - Eligibility for Services
Current through Register No. 40, October 3, 2024
(a) Pursuant to RSA 171-A, and as referenced in He-M 503.02(ak) and (o), any person whose state of residence is New Hampshire and who has a developmental disability shall be eligible for services as described in (b) through (h) below.
(b) Individuals who meet the requirements of (a) above, shall be eligible under He-M 503 to receive the following services:
(c) Individuals described in (a) above shall also be eligible for home and community-based waiver services if they meet the requirements of He-M 517.03.
(d) Individuals described in (a), from birth through 21 who have not graduated or exited the school system and who live at home shall be eligible for in-home support services if the requirements of He-M 524.03 are met.
(e) Individuals described in (a) above who are under age 3 shall also be eligible for family-centered early supports and services if the requirements of He-M 510.06 are met.
(f) An applicant under the age of 18 who has a developmental disability cited in He-M 503.02(o) at the time of application shall be found conditionally eligible for services if either the diagnostic information is inconclusive or it cannot be determined whether the disability will continue indefinitely.
(g) When the eligibility of an individual has been determined to be conditional, the eligibility for services shall be periodically reviewed pursuant to He-M 503.06 so that the area agency can reach a conclusive decision before the individual turns age 18.
#1969, eff 2-25-82; ss by #2615, eff 2-6-84; ss by #2962, eff 1-22-85; ss by #5211, eff 8-28-91; EXPIRED: 8-28-97
New. #6581, INTERIM, eff 9-19-97, EXPIRED: 1-17-98
New. #6932, eff 1-27-99; ss by #8805, eff 1-27-07