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.

Our staff can help you determine your eligibility for NH Medicaid insurance plans and Health Insurance Marketplace plans. We can also help you go through the application process and understand when to enroll in or make changes to your health insurance coverage.

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

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

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.

Trained navigators and certified application counselors are available to provide education about the Marketplace, help understand and evaluate the Qualified Health Plans, apply for federal tax subsidies, and assist with the enrollment process. Counselors are able to assist with Medicaid applications and connecting eligible patients with Financial Assistance Programs.

Our staff can help you determine your eligibility for NH Medicaid insurance plans and Health Insurance Marketplace plans. We can also help you go through the application process and understand when to enroll in or make changes to your health insurance coverage.

CMS administers the federally-funded Medicare and Medicaid Programs, which provide hospital and medical insurance for the elderly and disabled. Also administers the State Children's Health Insurance Program.

Most NH Medicaid Program recipients receive health care services through the Medicaid Care Management (MCM) program.

CMS administers the federally-funded Medicare and Medicaid Programs, which provide hospital and medical insurance for the elderly and disabled. Also administers the State Children's Health Insurance Program.

Different parts of Medicare help cover specific services. Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) covers inpatient hospital stays, care in a skilled nursing facility, hospice care, and some home health care. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers certain doctors' services, outpatient care, medical supplies, and preventive services.

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.

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

Huggins Hospital Outpatient Social Service Coordination offers support to those in the Eastern Lakes Region who need access to medical care and social service needs.

We work with individuals age 3-21 that experience a developmental disability and live with a family member. We offer support at education meetings, guide you to community resources, and help with the transition into adult life. Children's In Home Supports - An intensive home based program helping children with complex medical and behavioral needs. Services that are offered are personal care, service coordination, consultative services (including behavioral), respite care, and environmental modifications.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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