Medicaid Home and Community Based Waiver Program (HCBS)
New Hampshire provides targeted services to keep people with disabilities in their communities and out of institutions. These HCBS waiver programs are administered by the area agencies which are located in various regions throughout the state. To find your area agency, visit the NH Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) website at https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/programs-services/disability-care/area-agencies
New Hampshire has four Medicaid waiver programs that provide home and community based supports to allow people with disabilities to remain in their homes and communities:
- NH Choices for Independence (CFI) Waiver
- NH Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver
- NH Acquired Brain Disorder (ABD) Waiver
- NH In Home Support (IHS) Waiver for Children with Developmental Disabilities
For more information on a specific waiver or to apply for services, visit the NH DHHS website at https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/programs-services