N.H. Admin. Code § He-M 311.07

Current through Register No. 50, December 12, 2024
Section He-M 311.07 - Termination of Services
(a) All individuals shall be provided with reasonable notice before services are terminated.
(b) A termination notice shall:
(1) Be in writing;
(2) Contain the reasons for, and the effective date of, the termination; and
(3) Explain that the individual has the right to appeal the termination in accordance with He-M 204.
(c) Services shall not be terminated while an administrative appeal under He-M 204 is pending.
(d) Services shall be terminated:
(1) When termination is in the best interests of the individual;
(2) When the individual cannot benefit from the service;
(3) If the individual endangers or threatens to endanger other individuals s or staff;
(4) If the individual or his or her guardian refuses to pay for the services that he or she is receiving despite having the financial resources to do so; or
(5) If the individual or his or her guardian refuses to apply for benefits that could cover the cost of the services that he or she is receiving despite the fact that the individual is or might be eligible for such benefits.
(e) A facility shall offer, when feasible, alternative, appropriate treatment or services before terminating an individual.

N.H. Admin. Code § He-M 311.07

#4414, eff 4-27-88; ss by #5095, eff 3-15-91, EXPIRED: 3-15-97

New. #6759, eff 5-27-98; ss by #8641, INTERIM, eff 5-27-06, EXPIRES: 11-23-06; ss by #8758, eff 11-17-06

Amended byVolume XXXIV Number 46, Filed November 13, 2014, Proposed by #10707, Effective 11/15/2014, Expires5/14/2015.
Amended byVolume XXXV Number 18, Filed May 7, 2015 , Proposed by #10820, Effective 4/23/2015, Expires4/23/2025.