Medicaid Home and Community Based Waiver Programs

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Medicaid Home and Community Based Waiver Programs

We help people with disabilities access needed services so they can live, work, and otherwise be included in their communities.

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. Click here to find your area agency.

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

Visit the NH Bureau of Developmental Services for more information on a specific waiver or to apply for services.

How We Can Help

We provide information, council, advice, and legal representation for individuals who require access to these programs in order to live in their communities.

Examples include:

Eligibility denials
Delays in securing services
Termination of services

If You Need Help

Contact us if you have specific questions or concerns regarding Medicaid covered services or if you wish to speak with an attorney about a disability-related legal issue.