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Social Security is a federal program of financial and medical benefits for the elderly, disabled, or surviving spouse and dependent children. It is based upon employer and employee contributions. Social Security provides cash benefits and Medicare insurance to those who have contributed during their employment. Supplementary Security Income provides cash payments to the needy aged, disabled (including disabled children) and blind to insure a minimum income. Benefits may include: Retirement, Disability, Medicare, Survivors for spouses and dependent children, and Supplemental Security Income

Staff available to assist individuals and families with applications for NH Medicaid and navigating the options available in the Federal Insurance Marketplace as part of the Affordable Care Act.

Mid-State certified application counselors are available on staff. Application counselors are also available throughout the state to provide impartial education about the Marketplace, help consumers understand and evaluate the Qualified Health Plans, apply for federal tax subsidies, and assist with the enrollment process.

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.

Staff available to assist individuals and families with applications for NH Medicaid and navigating the options available in the Federal Insurance Marketplace as part of the Affordable Care Act.

Staff available to assist families and pregnant women with applications for NH Healthy Kids or Medicaid for pregnant women.

Services for adults and children with developmental disabilities and/or acquired brain injuries include case management, day programs, employment programs, family support and residential services. Some of the supports and services available (ages 3 to 20) include: Autism Supports; In Home Supports; Parent-to-Parent Program; High School Transition; and Futures Planning. Services include: Information and referral to services and resources; Respite Services; Respitality Programs; Recreation and Summer Camps; Funding assistance and variety of assistive technology products.

Mid-State certified application counselors are available on staff. Application counselors are also available throughout the state to provide impartial education about the Marketplace, help consumers understand and evaluate the Qualified Health Plans, apply for federal tax subsidies, and assist with the enrollment process.

Social Security is a federal program of financial and medical benefits for the elderly, disabled, or surviving spouse and dependent children. It is based upon employer and employee contributions. Social Security provides cash benefits and Medicare insurance to those who have contributed during their employment. Supplementary Security Income provides cash payments to the needy aged, disabled (including disabled children) and blind to insure a minimum income. Benefits may include: Retirement, Disability, Medicare, Survivors for spouses and dependent children, and Supplemental Security Income

Staff available to assist individuals and families with applications for NH Medicaid and navigating the options available in the Federal Insurance Marketplace as part of the Affordable Care Act.

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.

Staff available to assist individuals and families with applications for NH Medicaid and navigating the options available in the Federal Insurance Marketplace as part of the Affordable Care Act.

Social Security is a federal program of financial and medical benefits for the elderly, disabled, or surviving spouse and dependent children. It is based upon employer and employee contributions. Social Security provides cash benefits and Medicare insurance to those who have contributed during their employment. Supplementary Security Income provides cash payments to the needy aged, disabled (including disabled children) and blind to insure a minimum income. Benefits may include: Retirement, Disability, Medicare, Survivors for spouses and dependent children, and Supplemental Security Income

Educational programs for financial planning, living arrangements, services availability and social connections ServiceLink can also assist callers to apply for Medicaid funded services and supports

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.

Staff available to assist families and pregnant women with applications for NH Healthy Kids or Medicaid for pregnant women.

One Sky offers a variety of support, day and residential services for children and adults with developmental disabilities and traumatic/acquired brain disorders. Each service is individually tailored in conjunction with a person's circumstances, needs and desires. Services includes: Service Coordination; In-Home Support Services; Environmental Modifications; One Sky Family Services Transition Coordinator; and Respite Care

Staff available to assist individuals and families with applications for NH Medicaid and navigating the options available in the Federal Insurance Marketplace as part of the Affordable Care Act.

Educational programs for financial planning, living arrangements, services availability and social connections ServiceLink can also assist callers to apply for Medicaid funded services and supports

Certified Application Counselors are available to assist patients with information on the various assistance programs available. They are also available to assist with the application process. Individuals do not need to be patients of Lamprey Health Care to meet with a Certified Application Counselor.

Staff available to assist individuals and families with applications for NH Medicaid and navigating the options available in the Federal Insurance Marketplace as part of the Affordable Care Act.

The Moore Center serves people of all ages with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities and Acquired Brain Disorders. - We offer Family-Centered Early Supports and Services for children from birth - 3 years. *Adult Services for Age 21 years old and older includes: Residential Services, Community Based Services, and Employment Services. *Children Services for Ages 3 to 13 includes: family-directed, supports and services that assist families such as respite, consultation, information and referral and "In Home Supports," a specific waiver service. *Children Services for Ages 14 to 21: Services includes: Family Support Services, transition from the school system to adult services. *our Kinship program pays family caregivers for providing care for their loved ones in their home

Community Bridges offers a wide range of individualized services to meet the needs of people with disabilities. This includes programs such as Case Management to identify community resources. Participant-Directed and Managed Services offer In-Home Support and Self Directed services. Day and residential services for adults provides shared and staffed homes as well as community-based activities including employment support.