Section He-M 524.15 - Wellness Coaching(a) "Wellness coaching" means planning, directing, coaching, and mentoring individuals with disabilities in community based, inclusive exercise activities in accordance with the recommendations of a licensed recreational therapist or a certified personal trainer.(b) A wellness coach shall develop specific goals for the individual's service agreement, including activities that are carried over into the individual's home and community.(c) A wellness coach shall demonstrate exercise techniques and form, observe individuals, and explain to them corrective measures necessary to improve their skills.(d) A wellness coach shall collaborate with the individual, his or her family and other caregivers, and with other health and wellness professionals as needed.(e) Wellness coaching provided through the home and community based services waiver shall be in addition to, and not duplicative of, wellness coaching which is available under the Medicaid state plan.(f) Coverage for wellness coaching shall be limited to 100 hours per year.(g) The bureau shall authorize payment for hours in excess of the limitation in (f) above by written request, which shall include the recommendation of a licensed professional and documentation supporting the need and the correlation of the request to the individual's service agreement.N.H. Admin. Code § He-M 524.15
#7891, eff 5-20-03; ss by #9927, INTERIM, eff 5-21-11, EXPIRES: 11-17-11; ss by #10027, eff 11-17-11
Amended by Volume XLII Number 28, Filed July 14, 2022, Proposed by #13397, Effective 6/18/2022, Expires 6/18/2032