Laws-Rules-Policies for Medical Assistance Eligibility

NH Statutes

State statutes are created by the New Hampshire Legislature and are published in the New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated and serve as legal authority for DHHS.

The following NH State Statutes for the Department of Health & Human Services can be found at the General Court website.

Title XII, Public Safety & Welfare, RSA 161, Human Service
Title XII, Public Safety & Welfare, RSA 167, Public Assistance to Blind, Aged, or Disabled Persons, & to Dependent Children

NH Code of Administrative Rules

NH Code of Administrative Rules is promulgated by state agencies under the Administrative Procedure Act (RSA 541-A). State Administrative Rules are used to specify the implementation of a statute and have the full force and effect of law.

Financial Assistance & Eligibility for Medical Care, Chapter He-W600

DHHS Policies

Policies are used as administrative guidelines to assist DHHS staff in implementing programs and services. They are intended to help clients and the public better understand DHHS programs and procedures. Unlike statutes and administrative rules, policies are not laws and do not have the force and effect of laws.

Policies for the Healthy Kids, Pregnant Woman, & Temporary Assistance For Needy Families (TANF) related Medical Assistance Programs, & Some Home-Based Programs for the Disabled

Policies for the Blind, Disabled & Seniors Medical Assistance Programs

Federal Statutes & Regulations:

Federal statutes are created by the United States Congress and are published in the United States Code and serve as legal authority for DHHS. Federal regulations are administrative rules promulgated by federal agencies and are used to specify the implementation of a statute. Federal regulations have the full force and effect of law.

Code of Federal Regulation: Title 45, Public Welfare, Chapter II, Office of Family Assistance (Assistance Programs), Administration for Children & Families, US Department of Health and Human Services, Part 200-299

Code of Federal Regulation: Title 42, Public Health, Chapter IV, Centers for Medicare, US Department of Health & Human Services, Part 430-499

US Code: Title 42, Public Health and Welfare, Chapter 7, Social Security Act, Subchapter XIX, Grants to States for Medical Assistance Programs, 42 USC 1396, et.seq

US Code: Title 42, Public Health and Welfare, Chapter 7, Social Security Act, Subchapter XXI, State Children's Health Insurance Program, 42 USC 1397 aa et.seq