The Office of the Ombudsman helps investigate complaints and deals with issues involving: Medicaid services; Financial assistance, including SNAP; Services to persons with developmental disabilities, mental illness, or substance abuse; Regulatory problems and/or administrative decisions; Services to Children and Families; Juvenile Justice; Civil rights; and Any other service provided by DHHS or its contractors.

DHHS District Office responsible for public assistance programs such as: * Temporary assistance for needy families (TANF), also known as the Financial Assistance to Needy Families Program (FANF) provides cash assistance to families with dependent children. * State Supplement Cash Program (SSP), supports elderly adults and individuals that are physically disabled, mentally disabled, or legally blind. Services are provided for eligible individuals through the following programs: - Aid to the Permanently and Totally Disabled (APTD): for individuals who are between the ages of 18 and 64 and who are physically or mentally disabled. - Aid to the Needy Blind (ANB): is available for individuals of any age who are legally blind. - Old Age Assistance (OAA): available for individuals age 65 or older. * Emergency Assistance Program (EA), helps families get or keep their homes. EA helps pay for rent or utility security deposits, first month's rent, home heating fuel deliveries, or past due rent, mortgage, or utility debts. Families must meet all the eligibility rules for Financial Assistance for Needy Families (FANF) cash assistance. However, families do not have to get the FANF cash benefit to qualify for EA. * Food Stamps/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), provides nutrition benefits to eligible low-income individuals and families so they can purchase healthy food and move towards self-sufficiency. *If client receives food stamps they are eligible to participate in the Food Stamp Employment and Training Program (FSET) which provides job search assistance, referrals to training programs and transportation reimbursement for job searches. Contact 603-271-0747 or 800-852-3345 x 0747 to apply. * Child Care Scholorship, financial assistance in the form of a partial payment to child care providers thereby reducing the cost of child care for working families. * Medicaid (Medical Assistance), a federal and state funded health care program that serves a wide range of individuals and families who meet certain eligibility requirements. * MEDICAID CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (CHIP), provides access to low-cost and free health coverage options for New Hampshire's uninsured children and teens. * MEDICAID FOR EMPLOYED ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES (MEAD), is for ages 18 through 64. * MEDICAID FOR EMPLOYED OLDER ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES (MOAD), is for age 65 or older. * GRANITE ADVANTAGE HEALTH CARE PROGRAM, offers medical assistance to low-income NH residents who are US citizens or qualified aliens. (Formerly: Health Insurance Premium Payment (HIPP) Program) * MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES SAVINGS PROGRAM assists low-income elderly or disabled individuals who are eligible for Medicare through the Social Security Administration (SSA). The Program pays for some or all of the associated costs of Medicare, specifically the Medicare Insurance Premiums and deductibles. The Medicare Beneficiaries Savings Program is also referred to as the Buy-In program. - Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries (QMB), provides limited assistance to help pay: Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) premium, Medicare Part B (supplemental insurance) premium, premium penalties for late enrollment, Medicare deductibles and Medicare coinsurance expenses. - Specified Low-Income Beneficiaries (SLMB or SLMB135), provide limited assistance to help pay your Medicare Part B (supplemental insurance) premium and premium penalties for late enrollment. - Qualified Disabled and Working Individuals (QDWI), provides limited assistance that pays the Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) premium of disabled working individuals who have lost Medicare due to earnings. * HOME CARE FOR CHILDREN WITH SEVERE DISABILITIES (HC-CSD): is available for children up to age 19 who have a disability that is expected to last 12 months or longer, who medically qualify for institutional care, and who are being cared for at home. Commonly known as the "Katie Beckett" option.

DHHS District Office responsible for public assistance programs such as: * Temporary assistance for needy families (TANF), also known as the Financial Assistance to Needy Families Program (FANF) provides cash assistance to families with dependent children. * State Supplement Cash Program (SSP), supports elderly adults and individuals that are physically disabled, mentally disabled, or legally blind. Services are provided for eligible individuals through the following programs: - Aid to the Permanently and Totally Disabled (APTD): for individuals who are between the ages of 18 and 64 and who are physically or mentally disabled. - Aid to the Needy Blind (ANB): is available for individuals of any age who are legally blind. - Old Age Assistance (OAA): available for individuals age 65 or older. * Emergency Assistance Program (EA), helps families get or keep their homes. EA helps pay for rent or utility security deposits, first month's rent, home heating fuel deliveries, or past due rent, mortgage, or utility debts. Families must meet all the eligibility rules for Financial Assistance for Needy Families (FANF) cash assistance. However, families do not have to get the FANF cash benefit to qualify for EA. * Food Stamps/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), provides nutrition benefits to eligible low-income individuals and families so they can purchase healthy food and move towards self-sufficiency. *If client receives food stamps they are eligible to participate in the Food Stamp Employment and Training Program (FSET) which provides job search assistance, referrals to training programs and transportation reimbursement for job searches. Contact 603-271-0747 or 800-852-3345 x 0747 to apply. * Child Care Scholorship, financial assistance in the form of a partial payment to child care providers thereby reducing the cost of child care for working families. * Medicaid (Medical Assistance), a federal and state funded health care program that serves a wide range of individuals and families who meet certain eligibility requirements. * MEDICAID CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (CHIP), provides access to low-cost and free health coverage options for New Hampshire's uninsured children and teens. * MEDICAID FOR EMPLOYED ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES (MEAD), is for ages 18 through 64. * MEDICAID FOR EMPLOYED OLDER ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES (MOAD), is for age 65 or older. * GRANITE ADVANTAGE HEALTH CARE PROGRAM, offers medical assistance to low-income NH residents who are US citizens or qualified aliens. (Formerly: Health Insurance Premium Payment (HIPP) Program) * MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES SAVINGS PROGRAM assists low-income elderly or disabled individuals who are eligible for Medicare through the Social Security Administration (SSA). The Program pays for some or all of the associated costs of Medicare, specifically the Medicare Insurance Premiums and deductibles. The Medicare Beneficiaries Savings Program is also referred to as the Buy-In program. - Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries (QMB), provides limited assistance to help pay: Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) premium, Medicare Part B (supplemental insurance) premium, premium penalties for late enrollment, Medicare deductibles and Medicare coinsurance expenses. - Specified Low-Income Beneficiaries (SLMB or SLMB135), provide limited assistance to help pay your Medicare Part B (supplemental insurance) premium and premium penalties for late enrollment. - Qualified Disabled and Working Individuals (QDWI), provides limited assistance that pays the Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) premium of disabled working individuals who have lost Medicare due to earnings. * HOME CARE FOR CHILDREN WITH SEVERE DISABILITIES (HC-CSD): is available for children up to age 19 who have a disability that is expected to last 12 months or longer, who medically qualify for institutional care, and who are being cared for at home. Commonly known as the "Katie Beckett" option.

Advocates help persons with disabilities obtain Social Security, SSI, and APTD benefits and access to health care through Medicare and Medicaid. The Project also works for improvements in the APTD/Medicaid system. Advocates assist individuals and families with eligibility issues for unemployment compensation, state assistance programs such as food stamps, Medicaid and cash benefits for families, and municipal welfare programs.

DHHS District Office responsible for public assistance programs such as: * Temporary assistance for needy families (TANF), also known as the Financial Assistance to Needy Families Program (FANF) provides cash assistance to families with dependent children. * State Supplement Cash Program (SSP), supports elderly adults and individuals that are physically disabled, mentally disabled, or legally blind. Services are provided for eligible individuals through the following programs: - Aid to the Permanently and Totally Disabled (APTD): for individuals who are between the ages of 18 and 64 and who are physically or mentally disabled. - Aid to the Needy Blind (ANB): is available for individuals of any age who are legally blind. - Old Age Assistance (OAA): available for individuals age 65 or older. * Emergency Assistance Program (EA), helps families get or keep their homes. EA helps pay for rent or utility security deposits, first month's rent, home heating fuel deliveries, or past due rent, mortgage, or utility debts. Families must meet all the eligibility rules for Financial Assistance for Needy Families (FANF) cash assistance. However, families do not have to get the FANF cash benefit to qualify for EA. * Food Stamps/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), provides nutrition benefits to eligible low-income individuals and families so they can purchase healthy food and move towards self-sufficiency. *If client receives food stamps they are eligible to participate in the Food Stamp Employment and Training Program (FSET) which provides job search assistance, referrals to training programs and transportation reimbursement for job searches. Contact 603-271-0747 or 800-852-3345 x 0747 to apply. * Child Care Scholorship, financial assistance in the form of a partial payment to child care providers thereby reducing the cost of child care for working families. * Medicaid (Medical Assistance), a federal and state funded health care program that serves a wide range of individuals and families who meet certain eligibility requirements. * MEDICAID CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (CHIP), provides access to low-cost and free health coverage options for New Hampshire's uninsured children and teens. * MEDICAID FOR EMPLOYED ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES (MEAD), is for ages 18 through 64. * MEDICAID FOR EMPLOYED OLDER ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES (MOAD), is for age 65 or older. * GRANITE ADVANTAGE HEALTH CARE PROGRAM, offers medical assistance to low-income NH residents who are US citizens or qualified aliens. (Formerly: Health Insurance Premium Payment (HIPP) Program) * MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES SAVINGS PROGRAM assists low-income elderly or disabled individuals who are eligible for Medicare through the Social Security Administration (SSA). The Program pays for some or all of the associated costs of Medicare, specifically the Medicare Insurance Premiums and deductibles. The Medicare Beneficiaries Savings Program is also referred to as the Buy-In program. - Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries (QMB), provides limited assistance to help pay: Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) premium, Medicare Part B (supplemental insurance) premium, premium penalties for late enrollment, Medicare deductibles and Medicare coinsurance expenses. - Specified Low-Income Beneficiaries (SLMB or SLMB135), provide limited assistance to help pay your Medicare Part B (supplemental insurance) premium and premium penalties for late enrollment. - Qualified Disabled and Working Individuals (QDWI), provides limited assistance that pays the Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) premium of disabled working individuals who have lost Medicare due to earnings. * HOME CARE FOR CHILDREN WITH SEVERE DISABILITIES (HC-CSD): is available for children up to age 19 who have a disability that is expected to last 12 months or longer, who medically qualify for institutional care, and who are being cared for at home. Commonly known as the "Katie Beckett" option.

Advocates help persons with disabilities obtain Social Security, SSI, and APTD benefits and access to health care through Medicare and Medicaid. The Project also works for improvements in the APTD/Medicaid system. Advocates assist individuals and families with eligibility issues for unemployment compensation, state assistance programs such as food stamps, Medicaid and cash benefits for families, and municipal welfare programs.

DHHS District Office responsible for public assistance programs such as: * Temporary assistance for needy families (TANF), also known as the Financial Assistance to Needy Families Program (FANF) provides cash assistance to families with dependent children. * State Supplement Cash Program (SSP), supports elderly adults and individuals that are physically disabled, mentally disabled, or legally blind. Services are provided for eligible individuals through the following programs: - Aid to the Permanently and Totally Disabled (APTD): for individuals who are between the ages of 18 and 64 and who are physically or mentally disabled. - Aid to the Needy Blind (ANB): is available for individuals of any age who are legally blind. - Old Age Assistance (OAA): available for individuals age 65 or older. * Emergency Assistance Program (EA), helps families get or keep their homes. EA helps pay for rent or utility security deposits, first month's rent, home heating fuel deliveries, or past due rent, mortgage, or utility debts. Families must meet all the eligibility rules for Financial Assistance for Needy Families (FANF) cash assistance. However, families do not have to get the FANF cash benefit to qualify for EA. * Food Stamps/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), provides nutrition benefits to eligible low-income individuals and families so they can purchase healthy food and move towards self-sufficiency. *If client receives food stamps they are eligible to participate in the Food Stamp Employment and Training Program (FSET) which provides job search assistance, referrals to training programs and transportation reimbursement for job searches. Contact 603-271-0747 or 800-852-3345 x 0747 to apply. * Child Care Scholorship, financial assistance in the form of a partial payment to child care providers thereby reducing the cost of child care for working families. * Medicaid (Medical Assistance), a federal and state funded health care program that serves a wide range of individuals and families who meet certain eligibility requirements. * MEDICAID CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (CHIP), provides access to low-cost and free health coverage options for New Hampshire's uninsured children and teens. * MEDICAID FOR EMPLOYED ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES (MEAD), is for ages 18 through 64. * MEDICAID FOR EMPLOYED OLDER ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES (MOAD), is for age 65 or older. * GRANITE ADVANTAGE HEALTH CARE PROGRAM, offers medical assistance to low-income NH residents who are US citizens or qualified aliens. (Formerly: Health Insurance Premium Payment (HIPP) Program) * MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES SAVINGS PROGRAM assists low-income elderly or disabled individuals who are eligible for Medicare through the Social Security Administration (SSA). The Program pays for some or all of the associated costs of Medicare, specifically the Medicare Insurance Premiums and deductibles. The Medicare Beneficiaries Savings Program is also referred to as the Buy-In program. - Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries (QMB), provides limited assistance to help pay: Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) premium, Medicare Part B (supplemental insurance) premium, premium penalties for late enrollment, Medicare deductibles and Medicare coinsurance expenses. - Specified Low-Income Beneficiaries (SLMB or SLMB135), provide limited assistance to help pay your Medicare Part B (supplemental insurance) premium and premium penalties for late enrollment. - Qualified Disabled and Working Individuals (QDWI), provides limited assistance that pays the Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) premium of disabled working individuals who have lost Medicare due to earnings. * HOME CARE FOR CHILDREN WITH SEVERE DISABILITIES (HC-CSD): is available for children up to age 19 who have a disability that is expected to last 12 months or longer, who medically qualify for institutional care, and who are being cared for at home. Commonly known as the "Katie Beckett" option.

Advocates help persons with disabilities obtain Social Security, SSI, and APTD benefits and access to health care through Medicare and Medicaid. The Project also works for improvements in the APTD/Medicaid system. Advocates assist individuals and families with eligibility issues for unemployment compensation, state assistance programs such as food stamps, Medicaid and cash benefits for families, and municipal welfare programs.

DHHS District Office responsible for public assistance programs such as: * Temporary assistance for needy families (TANF), also known as the Financial Assistance to Needy Families Program (FANF) provides cash assistance to families with dependent children. * State Supplement Cash Program (SSP), supports elderly adults and individuals that are physically disabled, mentally disabled, or legally blind. Services are provided for eligible individuals through the following programs: - Aid to the Permanently and Totally Disabled (APTD): for individuals who are between the ages of 18 and 64 and who are physically or mentally disabled. - Aid to the Needy Blind (ANB): is available for individuals of any age who are legally blind. - Old Age Assistance (OAA): available for individuals age 65 or older. * Emergency Assistance Program (EA), helps families get or keep their homes. EA helps pay for rent or utility security deposits, first month's rent, home heating fuel deliveries, or past due rent, mortgage, or utility debts. Families must meet all the eligibility rules for Financial Assistance for Needy Families (FANF) cash assistance. However, families do not have to get the FANF cash benefit to qualify for EA. * Food Stamps/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), provides nutrition benefits to eligible low-income individuals and families so they can purchase healthy food and move towards self-sufficiency. *If client receives food stamps they are eligible to participate in the Food Stamp Employment and Training Program (FSET) which provides job search assistance, referrals to training programs and transportation reimbursement for job searches. Contact 603-271-0747 or 800-852-3345 x 0747 to apply. * Child Care Scholorship, financial assistance in the form of a partial payment to child care providers thereby reducing the cost of child care for working families. * Medicaid (Medical Assistance), a federal and state funded health care program that serves a wide range of individuals and families who meet certain eligibility requirements. * MEDICAID CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (CHIP), provides access to low-cost and free health coverage options for New Hampshire's uninsured children and teens. * MEDICAID FOR EMPLOYED ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES (MEAD), is for ages 18 through 64. * MEDICAID FOR EMPLOYED OLDER ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES (MOAD), is for age 65 or older. * GRANITE ADVANTAGE HEALTH CARE PROGRAM, offers medical assistance to low-income NH residents who are US citizens or qualified aliens. (Formerly: Health Insurance Premium Payment (HIPP) Program) * MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES SAVINGS PROGRAM assists low-income elderly or disabled individuals who are eligible for Medicare through the Social Security Administration (SSA). The Program pays for some or all of the associated costs of Medicare, specifically the Medicare Insurance Premiums and deductibles. The Medicare Beneficiaries Savings Program is also referred to as the Buy-In program. - Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries (QMB), provides limited assistance to help pay: Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) premium, Medicare Part B (supplemental insurance) premium, premium penalties for late enrollment, Medicare deductibles and Medicare coinsurance expenses. - Specified Low-Income Beneficiaries (SLMB or SLMB135), provide limited assistance to help pay your Medicare Part B (supplemental insurance) premium and premium penalties for late enrollment. - Qualified Disabled and Working Individuals (QDWI), provides limited assistance that pays the Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) premium of disabled working individuals who have lost Medicare due to earnings. * HOME CARE FOR CHILDREN WITH SEVERE DISABILITIES (HC-CSD): is available for children up to age 19 who have a disability that is expected to last 12 months or longer, who medically qualify for institutional care, and who are being cared for at home. Commonly known as the "Katie Beckett" option.

Advocates help persons with disabilities obtain Social Security, SSI, and APTD benefits and access to health care through Medicare and Medicaid. The Project also works for improvements in the APTD/Medicaid system. Advocates assist individuals and families with eligibility issues for unemployment compensation, state assistance programs such as food stamps, Medicaid and cash benefits for families, and municipal welfare programs.

DHHS District Office responsible for public assistance programs such as: * Temporary assistance for needy families (TANF), also known as the Financial Assistance to Needy Families Program (FANF) provides cash assistance to families with dependent children. * State Supplement Cash Program (SSP), supports elderly adults and individuals that are physically disabled, mentally disabled, or legally blind. Services are provided for eligible individuals through the following programs: - Aid to the Permanently and Totally Disabled (APTD): for individuals who are between the ages of 18 and 64 and who are physically or mentally disabled. - Aid to the Needy Blind (ANB): is available for individuals of any age who are legally blind. - Old Age Assistance (OAA): available for individuals age 65 or older. * Emergency Assistance Program (EA), helps families get or keep their homes. EA helps pay for rent or utility security deposits, first month's rent, home heating fuel deliveries, or past due rent, mortgage, or utility debts. Families must meet all the eligibility rules for Financial Assistance for Needy Families (FANF) cash assistance. However, families do not have to get the FANF cash benefit to qualify for EA. * Food Stamps/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), provides nutrition benefits to eligible low-income individuals and families so they can purchase healthy food and move towards self-sufficiency. *If client receives food stamps they are eligible to participate in the Food Stamp Employment and Training Program (FSET) which provides job search assistance, referrals to training programs and transportation reimbursement for job searches. Contact 603-271-0747 or 800-852-3345 x 0747 to apply. * Child Care Scholorship, financial assistance in the form of a partial payment to child care providers thereby reducing the cost of child care for working families. * Medicaid (Medical Assistance), a federal and state funded health care program that serves a wide range of individuals and families who meet certain eligibility requirements. * MEDICAID CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (CHIP), provides access to low-cost and free health coverage options for New Hampshire's uninsured children and teens. * MEDICAID FOR EMPLOYED ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES (MEAD), is for ages 18 through 64. * MEDICAID FOR EMPLOYED OLDER ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES (MOAD), is for age 65 or older. * GRANITE ADVANTAGE HEALTH CARE PROGRAM, offers medical assistance to low-income NH residents who are US citizens or qualified aliens. (Formerly: Health Insurance Premium Payment (HIPP) Program) * MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES SAVINGS PROGRAM assists low-income elderly or disabled individuals who are eligible for Medicare through the Social Security Administration (SSA). The Program pays for some or all of the associated costs of Medicare, specifically the Medicare Insurance Premiums and deductibles. The Medicare Beneficiaries Savings Program is also referred to as the Buy-In program. - Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries (QMB), provides limited assistance to help pay: Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) premium, Medicare Part B (supplemental insurance) premium, premium penalties for late enrollment, Medicare deductibles and Medicare coinsurance expenses. - Specified Low-Income Beneficiaries (SLMB or SLMB135), provide limited assistance to help pay your Medicare Part B (supplemental insurance) premium and premium penalties for late enrollment. - Qualified Disabled and Working Individuals (QDWI), provides limited assistance that pays the Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) premium of disabled working individuals who have lost Medicare due to earnings. * HOME CARE FOR CHILDREN WITH SEVERE DISABILITIES (HC-CSD): is available for children up to age 19 who have a disability that is expected to last 12 months or longer, who medically qualify for institutional care, and who are being cared for at home. Commonly known as the "Katie Beckett" option.

DHHS District Office responsible for public assistance programs such as: * Temporary assistance for needy families (TANF), also known as the Financial Assistance to Needy Families Program (FANF) provides cash assistance to families with dependent children. * State Supplement Cash Program (SSP), supports elderly adults and individuals that are physically disabled, mentally disabled, or legally blind. Services are provided for eligible individuals through the following programs: - Aid to the Permanently and Totally Disabled (APTD): for individuals who are between the ages of 18 and 64 and who are physically or mentally disabled. - Aid to the Needy Blind (ANB): is available for individuals of any age who are legally blind. - Old Age Assistance (OAA): available for individuals age 65 or older. * Emergency Assistance Program (EA), helps families get or keep their homes. EA helps pay for rent or utility security deposits, first month's rent, home heating fuel deliveries, or past due rent, mortgage, or utility debts. Families must meet all the eligibility rules for Financial Assistance for Needy Families (FANF) cash assistance. However, families do not have to get the FANF cash benefit to qualify for EA. * Food Stamps/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), provides nutrition benefits to eligible low-income individuals and families so they can purchase healthy food and move towards self-sufficiency. *If client receives food stamps they are eligible to participate in the Food Stamp Employment and Training Program (FSET) which provides job search assistance, referrals to training programs and transportation reimbursement for job searches. Contact 603-271-0747 or 800-852-3345 x 0747 to apply. * Child Care Scholorship, financial assistance in the form of a partial payment to child care providers thereby reducing the cost of child care for working families. * Medicaid (Medical Assistance), a federal and state funded health care program that serves a wide range of individuals and families who meet certain eligibility requirements. * MEDICAID CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (CHIP), provides access to low-cost and free health coverage options for New Hampshire's uninsured children and teens. * MEDICAID FOR EMPLOYED ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES (MEAD), is for ages 18 through 64. * MEDICAID FOR EMPLOYED OLDER ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES (MOAD), is for age 65 or older. * GRANITE ADVANTAGE HEALTH CARE PROGRAM, offers medical assistance to low-income NH residents who are US citizens or qualified aliens. (Formerly: Health Insurance Premium Payment (HIPP) Program) * MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES SAVINGS PROGRAM assists low-income elderly or disabled individuals who are eligible for Medicare through the Social Security Administration (SSA). The Program pays for some or all of the associated costs of Medicare, specifically the Medicare Insurance Premiums and deductibles. The Medicare Beneficiaries Savings Program is also referred to as the Buy-In program. - Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries (QMB), provides limited assistance to help pay: Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) premium, Medicare Part B (supplemental insurance) premium, premium penalties for late enrollment, Medicare deductibles and Medicare coinsurance expenses. - Specified Low-Income Beneficiaries (SLMB or SLMB135), provide limited assistance to help pay your Medicare Part B (supplemental insurance) premium and premium penalties for late enrollment. - Qualified Disabled and Working Individuals (QDWI), provides limited assistance that pays the Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) premium of disabled working individuals who have lost Medicare due to earnings. * HOME CARE FOR CHILDREN WITH SEVERE DISABILITIES (HC-CSD): is available for children up to age 19 who have a disability that is expected to last 12 months or longer, who medically qualify for institutional care, and who are being cared for at home. Commonly known as the "Katie Beckett" option.

DHHS District Office responsible for public assistance programs such as: * Temporary assistance for needy families (TANF), also known as the Financial Assistance to Needy Families Program (FANF) provides cash assistance to families with dependent children. * State Supplement Cash Program (SSP), supports elderly adults and individuals that are physically disabled, mentally disabled, or legally blind. Services are provided for eligible individuals through the following programs: - Aid to the Permanently and Totally Disabled (APTD): for individuals who are between the ages of 18 and 64 and who are physically or mentally disabled. - Aid to the Needy Blind (ANB): is available for individuals of any age who are legally blind. - Old Age Assistance (OAA): available for individuals age 65 or older. * Emergency Assistance Program (EA), helps families get or keep their homes. EA helps pay for rent or utility security deposits, first month's rent, home heating fuel deliveries, or past due rent, mortgage, or utility debts. Families must meet all the eligibility rules for Financial Assistance for Needy Families (FANF) cash assistance. However, families do not have to get the FANF cash benefit to qualify for EA. * Food Stamps/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), provides nutrition benefits to eligible low-income individuals and families so they can purchase healthy food and move towards self-sufficiency. *If client receives food stamps they are eligible to participate in the Food Stamp Employment and Training Program (FSET) which provides job search assistance, referrals to training programs and transportation reimbursement for job searches. Contact 603-271-0747 or 800-852-3345 x 0747 to apply. * Child Care Scholorship, financial assistance in the form of a partial payment to child care providers thereby reducing the cost of child care for working families. * Medicaid (Medical Assistance), a federal and state funded health care program that serves a wide range of individuals and families who meet certain eligibility requirements. * MEDICAID CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (CHIP), provides access to low-cost and free health coverage options for New Hampshire's uninsured children and teens. * MEDICAID FOR EMPLOYED ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES (MEAD), is for ages 18 through 64. * MEDICAID FOR EMPLOYED OLDER ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES (MOAD), is for age 65 or older. * GRANITE ADVANTAGE HEALTH CARE PROGRAM, offers medical assistance to low-income NH residents who are US citizens or qualified aliens. (Formerly: Health Insurance Premium Payment (HIPP) Program) * MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES SAVINGS PROGRAM assists low-income elderly or disabled individuals who are eligible for Medicare through the Social Security Administration (SSA). The Program pays for some or all of the associated costs of Medicare, specifically the Medicare Insurance Premiums and deductibles. The Medicare Beneficiaries Savings Program is also referred to as the Buy-In program. - Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries (QMB), provides limited assistance to help pay: Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) premium, Medicare Part B (supplemental insurance) premium, premium penalties for late enrollment, Medicare deductibles and Medicare coinsurance expenses. - Specified Low-Income Beneficiaries (SLMB or SLMB135), provide limited assistance to help pay your Medicare Part B (supplemental insurance) premium and premium penalties for late enrollment. - Qualified Disabled and Working Individuals (QDWI), provides limited assistance that pays the Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) premium of disabled working individuals who have lost Medicare due to earnings. * HOME CARE FOR CHILDREN WITH SEVERE DISABILITIES (HC-CSD): is available for children up to age 19 who have a disability that is expected to last 12 months or longer, who medically qualify for institutional care, and who are being cared for at home. Commonly known as the "Katie Beckett" option.

Advocates help persons with disabilities obtain Social Security, SSI, and APTD benefits and access to health care through Medicare and Medicaid. The Project also works for improvements in the APTD/Medicaid system. Advocates assist individuals and families with eligibility issues for unemployment compensation, state assistance programs such as food stamps, Medicaid and cash benefits for families, and municipal welfare programs.

DHHS District Office responsible for public assistance programs such as: * Temporary assistance for needy families (TANF), also known as the Financial Assistance to Needy Families Program (FANF) provides cash assistance to families with dependent children. * State Supplement Cash Program (SSP), supports elderly adults and individuals that are physically disabled, mentally disabled, or legally blind. Services are provided for eligible individuals through the following programs: - Aid to the Permanently and Totally Disabled (APTD): for individuals who are between the ages of 18 and 64 and who are physically or mentally disabled. - Aid to the Needy Blind (ANB): is available for individuals of any age who are legally blind. - Old Age Assistance (OAA): available for individuals age 65 or older. * Emergency Assistance Program (EA), helps families get or keep their homes. EA helps pay for rent or utility security deposits, first month's rent, home heating fuel deliveries, or past due rent, mortgage, or utility debts. Families must meet all the eligibility rules for Financial Assistance for Needy Families (FANF) cash assistance. However, families do not have to get the FANF cash benefit to qualify for EA. * Food Stamps/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), provides nutrition benefits to eligible low-income individuals and families so they can purchase healthy food and move towards self-sufficiency. *If client receives food stamps they are eligible to participate in the Food Stamp Employment and Training Program (FSET) which provides job search assistance, referrals to training programs and transportation reimbursement for job searches. Contact 603-271-0747 or 800-852-3345 x 0747 to apply. * Child Care Scholorship, financial assistance in the form of a partial payment to child care providers thereby reducing the cost of child care for working families. * Medicaid (Medical Assistance), a federal and state funded health care program that serves a wide range of individuals and families who meet certain eligibility requirements. * MEDICAID CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (CHIP), provides access to low-cost and free health coverage options for New Hampshire's uninsured children and teens. * MEDICAID FOR EMPLOYED ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES (MEAD), is for ages 18 through 64. * MEDICAID FOR EMPLOYED OLDER ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES (MOAD), is for age 65 or older. * GRANITE ADVANTAGE HEALTH CARE PROGRAM, offers medical assistance to low-income NH residents who are US citizens or qualified aliens. (Formerly: Health Insurance Premium Payment (HIPP) Program) * MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES SAVINGS PROGRAM assists low-income elderly or disabled individuals who are eligible for Medicare through the Social Security Administration (SSA). The Program pays for some or all of the associated costs of Medicare, specifically the Medicare Insurance Premiums and deductibles. The Medicare Beneficiaries Savings Program is also referred to as the Buy-In program. - Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries (QMB), provides limited assistance to help pay: Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) premium, Medicare Part B (supplemental insurance) premium, premium penalties for late enrollment, Medicare deductibles and Medicare coinsurance expenses. - Specified Low-Income Beneficiaries (SLMB or SLMB135), provide limited assistance to help pay your Medicare Part B (supplemental insurance) premium and premium penalties for late enrollment. - Qualified Disabled and Working Individuals (QDWI), provides limited assistance that pays the Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) premium of disabled working individuals who have lost Medicare due to earnings. * HOME CARE FOR CHILDREN WITH SEVERE DISABILITIES (HC-CSD): is available for children up to age 19 who have a disability that is expected to last 12 months or longer, who medically qualify for institutional care, and who are being cared for at home. Commonly known as the "Katie Beckett" option.

DHHS District Office responsible for public assistance programs such as: * Temporary assistance for needy families (TANF), also known as the Financial Assistance to Needy Families Program (FANF) provides cash assistance to families with dependent children. * State Supplement Cash Program (SSP), supports elderly adults and individuals that are physically disabled, mentally disabled, or legally blind. Services are provided for eligible individuals through the following programs: - Aid to the Permanently and Totally Disabled (APTD): for individuals who are between the ages of 18 and 64 and who are physically or mentally disabled. - Aid to the Needy Blind (ANB): is available for individuals of any age who are legally blind. - Old Age Assistance (OAA): available for individuals age 65 or older. * Emergency Assistance Program (EA), helps families get or keep their homes. EA helps pay for rent or utility security deposits, first month's rent, home heating fuel deliveries, or past due rent, mortgage, or utility debts. Families must meet all the eligibility rules for Financial Assistance for Needy Families (FANF) cash assistance. However, families do not have to get the FANF cash benefit to qualify for EA. * Food Stamps/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), provides nutrition benefits to eligible low-income individuals and families so they can purchase healthy food and move towards self-sufficiency. *If client receives food stamps they are eligible to participate in the Food Stamp Employment and Training Program (FSET) which provides job search assistance, referrals to training programs and transportation reimbursement for job searches. Contact 603-271-0747 or 800-852-3345 x 0747 to apply. * Child Care Scholorship, financial assistance in the form of a partial payment to child care providers thereby reducing the cost of child care for working families. * Medicaid (Medical Assistance), a federal and state funded health care program that serves a wide range of individuals and families who meet certain eligibility requirements. * MEDICAID CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (CHIP), provides access to low-cost and free health coverage options for New Hampshire's uninsured children and teens. * MEDICAID FOR EMPLOYED ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES (MEAD), is for ages 18 through 64. * MEDICAID FOR EMPLOYED OLDER ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES (MOAD), is for age 65 or older. * GRANITE ADVANTAGE HEALTH CARE PROGRAM, offers medical assistance to low-income NH residents who are US citizens or qualified aliens. (Formerly: Health Insurance Premium Payment (HIPP) Program) * MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES SAVINGS PROGRAM assists low-income elderly or disabled individuals who are eligible for Medicare through the Social Security Administration (SSA). The Program pays for some or all of the associated costs of Medicare, specifically the Medicare Insurance Premiums and deductibles. The Medicare Beneficiaries Savings Program is also referred to as the Buy-In program. - Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries (QMB), provides limited assistance to help pay: Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) premium, Medicare Part B (supplemental insurance) premium, premium penalties for late enrollment, Medicare deductibles and Medicare coinsurance expenses. - Specified Low-Income Beneficiaries (SLMB or SLMB135), provide limited assistance to help pay your Medicare Part B (supplemental insurance) premium and premium penalties for late enrollment. - Qualified Disabled and Working Individuals (QDWI), provides limited assistance that pays the Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) premium of disabled working individuals who have lost Medicare due to earnings. * HOME CARE FOR CHILDREN WITH SEVERE DISABILITIES (HC-CSD): is available for children up to age 19 who have a disability that is expected to last 12 months or longer, who medically qualify for institutional care, and who are being cared for at home. Commonly known as the "Katie Beckett" option.

Starting application process to obtain appointment to qualify for food stamps, TANF, Medicaid, and Child Care Assistance. Print out of all proof documentation needed.

DHHS District Office responsible for public assistance programs such as: * Temporary assistance for needy families (TANF), also known as the Financial Assistance to Needy Families Program (FANF) provides cash assistance to families with dependent children. * State Supplement Cash Program (SSP), supports elderly adults and individuals that are physically disabled, mentally disabled, or legally blind. Services are provided for eligible individuals through the following programs: - Aid to the Permanently and Totally Disabled (APTD): for individuals who are between the ages of 18 and 64 and who are physically or mentally disabled. - Aid to the Needy Blind (ANB): is available for individuals of any age who are legally blind. - Old Age Assistance (OAA): available for individuals age 65 or older. * Emergency Assistance Program (EA), helps families get or keep their homes. EA helps pay for rent or utility security deposits, first month's rent, home heating fuel deliveries, or past due rent, mortgage, or utility debts. Families must meet all the eligibility rules for Financial Assistance for Needy Families (FANF) cash assistance. However, families do not have to get the FANF cash benefit to qualify for EA. * Food Stamps/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), provides nutrition benefits to eligible low-income individuals and families so they can purchase healthy food and move towards self-sufficiency. *If client receives food stamps they are eligible to participate in the Food Stamp Employment and Training Program (FSET) which provides job search assistance, referrals to training programs and transportation reimbursement for job searches. Contact 603-271-0747 or 800-852-3345 x 0747 to apply. * Child Care Scholorship, financial assistance in the form of a partial payment to child care providers thereby reducing the cost of child care for working families. * Medicaid (Medical Assistance), a federal and state funded health care program that serves a wide range of individuals and families who meet certain eligibility requirements. * MEDICAID CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (CHIP), provides access to low-cost and free health coverage options for New Hampshire's uninsured children and teens. * MEDICAID FOR EMPLOYED ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES (MEAD), is for ages 18 through 64. * MEDICAID FOR EMPLOYED OLDER ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES (MOAD), is for age 65 or older. * GRANITE ADVANTAGE HEALTH CARE PROGRAM, offers medical assistance to low-income NH residents who are US citizens or qualified aliens. (Formerly: Health Insurance Premium Payment (HIPP) Program) * MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES SAVINGS PROGRAM assists low-income elderly or disabled individuals who are eligible for Medicare through the Social Security Administration (SSA). The Program pays for some or all of the associated costs of Medicare, specifically the Medicare Insurance Premiums and deductibles. The Medicare Beneficiaries Savings Program is also referred to as the Buy-In program. - Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries (QMB), provides limited assistance to help pay: Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) premium, Medicare Part B (supplemental insurance) premium, premium penalties for late enrollment, Medicare deductibles and Medicare coinsurance expenses. - Specified Low-Income Beneficiaries (SLMB or SLMB135), provide limited assistance to help pay your Medicare Part B (supplemental insurance) premium and premium penalties for late enrollment. - Qualified Disabled and Working Individuals (QDWI), provides limited assistance that pays the Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) premium of disabled working individuals who have lost Medicare due to earnings. * HOME CARE FOR CHILDREN WITH SEVERE DISABILITIES (HC-CSD): is available for children up to age 19 who have a disability that is expected to last 12 months or longer, who medically qualify for institutional care, and who are being cared for at home. Commonly known as the "Katie Beckett" option.