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 523 - FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH CHRONIC HEALTH CONDITIONS
Section He-M 523.13 - Waivers

(a) A lead agency, PIH family council, family, or young adult may request a waiver of specific procedures outlined in He-M 503 using the form titled "NH Special Medical Services -Waiver of Services."

(b) A completed waiver request form shall be signed by the young adult, family, lead agency, or PIH family council representative indicating agreement with the request.

(c) The request for waiver shall be reviewed and granted by the commissioner of the department or his or her designee, within 30 days of receipt of the request, if the alternative proposed by the lead agency, PIH family council, family or young adult, meet the objective or intent of the rule and it:

(d) A waiver request shall be submitted to:

Department of Health and Human Services

Special Medical Services

State Office Park South

129 Pleasant Street, Thayer Building

Concord, NH 03301

(e) No provision or procedure prescribed by statute shall be waived.

(f) The determination on the request for a waiver shall be made within 30 days of the receipt of the request.

(g) Waivers shall be granted in writing and remain in effect for the duration of the service.

(h) Any waiver shall end with the closure of the related program or service.