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Who Qualifies for Home Health Care Financial Assistance in New Hampshire?
Date Updated: July 26, 2024
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Seniors qualify for home health care financial assistance in New Hampshire if they meet eligibility requirements and have a doctor-prescribed need for home health care. Medicaid and Medicare are two programs that may help cover home health care costs, either partially or in full. Each of these programs has its own eligibility requirements. For example, the Social Services Block Grant program has an income limit of $1,314.30 as of January 2021. Seniors or their family caregivers can find out more about these programs by contacting their local DHHS office online or by telephone.
State Programs for New Hampshire Home Health Care Financial Assistance
The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) provides multiple programs for seniors in need of home health care financial assistance. Offered through the Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services, these programs include:
- Older Americans Act Title III Home Health Services
- The Social Services Block Grant (SSBG)
- The Medicaid Choices for Independence Waiver Program
How to Apply for Home Health Care Financial Assistance in New Hampshire
Seniors or their legal representatives can apply for home health care waiver and grant programs via their Medicaid caseworker. New Hampshire seniors who don’t currently have Medicaid can apply online through the NHEasy website or by phone at (844) 275-3447. Applications can also be printed and mailed to the nearest DHHS office.