N.H. Admin. Code § He-M 513.03

Current through Register No. 45, November 7, 2024

Section He-M 513.03 - Eligibility and Application for Respite Services

(a) Any family that has a member who is eligible for respite services provided through an area agency in accordance with He-M 503.03(a)-(d) or He-M 510.06(a) shall be eligible for respite services.

(b) A family applying for respite services and no other service through the developmental services system shall not be required to go through the complete application process described in He-M 503.04 and He-M 503.05 or He-M 510.06. The application process shall be as set forth in (c) below.

(c) A family applying for respite services shall submit:

(1) Documentation to enable the area agency to determine whether the applicant has a developmental disability or acquired brain disorder or is a child as defined in He-M 510.02(f);

(2) An explanation of the needs of the applicant and family; and

(3) A description of the respite services requested.

(d) Agency staff shall:

(1) Describe respite services to the applicant;

(2) Discuss with the applicant the needs of the individual and family;

(3) Determine with the family the respite services required and the amount of respite services to be allocated; and

(4) Assist the family in the selection of area agency or family arranged respite services.

(e) Prior to providing respite services, the area agency shall obtain the following information from families and individuals requesting respite services:

(1) The family's name, address, and telephone number;

(2) The name, age, gender, and disability of the individual;

(3) A description of respite services needs identified by the family, such as location, dates, and times;

(4) Relevant medical information regarding the individual, as applicable, including:

a. Prescribed medication;

b. Allergies;

c. Limitations on activities;

d. Special diets;

e. Assistive technology devices; and

f. Any other specific health or safety needs;

(5) The name and telephone number of at least one person to contact in an emergency; and

(6) The name and telephone number of the individual's family physician or health care provider.

(f) If an emergency circumstance prevents a family from being able to care for an individual, the family may request respite services beyond the amount determined under (d) above. In such cases, the area agency shall approve respite services based on availability of funds.

(g) Providers who operate residences certified under He-M 1001.11, He-M 1001.12, or He-M 1001.13 shall not be eligible for respite services under He-M 513. Such providers may make arrangements for provider time off through the area agency.

N.H. Admin. Code § He-M 513.03

(See Revision Note at part heading for He-M 513) #4495, eff 9-23-88; EXPIRED: 9-23-94

New. #6155, eff 12-29-95; ss by #8016, eff 12-29-03; ss by #10030, eff 12-1-11

Amended by Volume XL Number 2, Filed January 9, 2020, Proposed by #12944, Effective 12/20/2019, Expires 6/17/2020.

Amended by Volume XLI Number 41, Filed October 14, 2021, Proposed by #13263, Effective 9/22/2021, Expires 9/22/2031