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 524 - IN-HOME SUPPORTS
Section He-M 524.09 - Environmental and Vehicle Modification Services

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules He-M 524.09

Current through Register No. 40, October 3, 2024

(a) Environmental and vehicle modification services shall consist of physical adaptations to the home environment of the individual or vehicle that is the primary means of transportation of the individual that are necessary to ensure the health, welfare, and safety of the individual or enable the individual to function with greater independence in the home and community, and without which the individual would require institutionalization.

(b) Adaptations to the home environment shall include, but are not limited to the following:

(1) Installation of ramps and grab-bars;

(2) Widening of doorways:

(3) Modification of bathroom facilities; or

(4) Installation of specialized electric and plumbing systems, which are necessary to accommodate the medical equipment and supplies, which are necessary for the welfare of the individual.

(1) Adaptations or improvements to the home which are of general utility and not of direct medical or remedial benefit to the individual, such as, but not limited to, carpeting, roof repair, or central air conditioning; and

(2) Adaptations that add to the total square footage of the home, except when necessary to complete an adaption.

(d) The following shall not be included as vehicle modifications:

(1) Adaptations that are of general utility and not of direct medical or remedial benefit to the individual;

(2) The purchase or lease of a vehicle; and

(3) Regularly scheduled upkeep and maintenance, unless it is upkeep and maintenance of the modification.

(e) All modifications shall be included in the individual's service agreement.

(f) All home modifications shall be made in accordance with all applicable State or local building codes.

(g) For individuals with unsafe wandering and running behaviors, outdoor fencing may be provided under this waiver.

(h) Waiver funds allocated toward the cost of the fence in (g) above shall not exceed $2,500 which can provide approximately 3,500 square feet of a safe play area.

#7891, eff 5-20-03; ss by #9927, INTERIM, eff 5-21-11, EXPIRES: 11-17-11; ss by #10027, eff 11-17-11

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