1. Program Definition and Services

Home Modification Services (referred to as Environmental Modifications under state rules) in New Hampshire provide physical adaptations to a participant’s private home to guarantee structural safety, support daily living tasks, and preserve community tenure. Services include:

• In-Home Personal Care: Modifications executed directly on structural elements inside the participant's primary dwelling (Ramp Installation, Doorway Widening, Roll-in Showers, Grab Bars, and Specialized Electric/Plumbing Upgrades for medical gear)
• Residential Personal Care: Adjustments deployed within designated community living or residential settings to promote independent maneuverability (Lowered Kitchen Countertops, Stairlifts, Slip-Resistant Flooring, Outdoor Fencing for wandering prevention up to $2,500, and Integrated Smart Accessibility Controls)

2. Regulations

The program is governed by the following regulations:

• New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules, Part He-M 524.09 (Environmental and Vehicle Modification Services)
• New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules, Part He-M 517 (Medicaid-Covered HCBS Care Rules)
• New Hampshire State Building Code (RSA 155-A) and local municipal safety ordinances
• Federal Home and Community-Based Services Settings Final Rule (42 CFR § 441.301)
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3. Licensing or Certification

Providers must achieve certified provider status through the Bureau of Developmental Services (BDS) or the Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services (BEAS). While there is no specialized "Medicaid facility license," all structural modifications must be executed by tradespeople holding appropriate corporate and technical licensing from the New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC).

4. Responsible State Agency

The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), working through the Division of Long Term Supports and Services (LTSS), BDS, and BEAS, is responsible for managing application screening, reviewing contractor compliance portfolios, and authorized Medicaid enrollment.

5. Application Process

The application process utilizes a synchronized state review framework. Providers submit a comprehensive technical provider profile, business licensing, and safety declarations directly to the designated BDS or BEAS waiver enrollment managers. Once approved, the agency registers as an active vendor via the electronic New Hampshire Medicaid Provider Portal (NHMMIS.nh.gov).

6. Required Documentation

While requirements vary based on the target waiver, providers typically must submit:

• Business registration in good standing with the New Hampshire Secretary of State
• Agency policy manuals (project risk assessments, structural warranty terms, building code compliance tracking, and subcontractor vetting guidelines)
• Valid trade-specific OPLC contractor licenses, background clear indices, and industry-recognized specialist credentials (e.g., CAPS certifications)
• Proof of broad commercial general liability, commercial auto liability, and statutory workers' compensation insurance policies

7. Timeline for Approval

The exact timeline fluctuates based on agency capacity. Preliminary programmatic screening, trade background verifications, and electronic NHMMIS billing profile activation typically take between 60 and 90 days from the date a complete packet is received by state reviewers.

8. Pre-Application Process

Prospective providers must complete specific foundation tasks before applying. They must establish their state business entity structure, secure an IRS Employer Identification Number (EIN), and obtain a Type 2 Organizational National Provider Identifier (NPI) mapped to specialized environmental modification or contracting taxonomies.

9. Pre-Application Training

The state hosts mandatory administrative and compliance training sessions online. Access details for Individualized Service Plan (ISP) cost limits, prior authorization submission workflows, and electronic billing configurations are delivered once foundational registration materials clear initial intake reviews.

10. Additional Notes

• Home modifications are strictly restricted to adaptations of direct medical or remedial benefit; general-utility renovations (e.g., roof repairs, standard carpeting, or adding total square footage) are prohibited
• Adaptations must match individual goals documented within the participant’s service agreement and adhere to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) architectural design standards
• All on-site construction workers, project managers, and independent subcontractors must pass background checks through the New Hampshire Department of Safety
• Providers must maintain physical files containing signed participant satisfaction statements, local building inspector sign-offs, and pre/post-construction photograph sets for Medicaid auditing

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