Developmental Services Policies and Guidance Documents
The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Developmental Services, develops and maintains policies to describe the requirements for implementing BDS programs and services, ensure compliance with applicable federal/state laws, regulations, requirements, and support the BDS mission and strategic planning goals.
Policies
The Bureau of Developmental Services policy documents are currently under review
Recruitment Retention and Training Program
For Direct Support Workers
- BDS Recruitment, Retention, and Training Program (RRTP) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- BDS Recruitment, Retention, and Training Program (RRTP) Policy Release #21-18
- BDS Recruitment, Retention, and Training Program (RRTP) Guidance Memo
- BDS Recruitment, Retention, and Training Program (RRTP) Expense Report
- BDS Recruitment, Retention, and Training Program (RRTP) Attestation
For Service Coordinators
- BDS Recruitment, Retention, and Training Program (RRTP) for Case Managers Frequently Asked questions (FAQ)
- BDS Recruitment, Retention, and Training Program (RRTP) for Service Coordinators Policy Release #22-39
- BDS Recruitment, Retention, and Training Program (RRTP) Expense Report for Service Coordinators
- BDS Recruitment, Retention, and Training Program (RRTP) Attestation for Service Coordinators (Form #3785)
Guidance Documents
- Protocol for extended emergency department stays for individuals served by area agency
- DLTSS Emergency Department Process & Protocols - NHH Association
- DLTSS Emergency Department Process and Protocols - Q&A
- Guidance for access to Medicaid State Plan Therapeutic Services for children 0-3 enrolled in Family Centered Early Supports and Services (FCESSS) - September 1, 2017
- Transition from Special Education to the Adult Developmental Services System (He-M 503 Rule Revision)
Prior Authorization Training
Training PowerPoint Presentation
Forms:
- BDS Functional Screen updated 05/22/2013
- Functional Screen QA checklist
- ISA QA Checklist
Laconia State School Trust Fund
Funds are available only to former residents of Laconia State School (LSS).
Each Area Agency in the State Developments Services system may submit requests on behalf of their clients who were former Laconia State School residents for expenditures on an equitable basis from the Trust Funds.
Former Laconia State School residents not receiving services from an Area Agency may submit requests for expenditures directly to the Department.
Requests may be made only for any of the following purposes: Dental work, $5,000 lifetime cap; Transportation, $200 yearly cap; Clothing, $200/year cap; Home equipment and repair, $1,000/yearly cap; Education, $500 yearly cap; and Adaptive durable medical equipment (including hearing aids), $5,000 lifetime cap.
- LSS Court Order
- LSS Trust Fund Request Memo
- LSS Trust Fund Process
- Area Agency LSS Funds Request Form (revised June 2019)
- Non-Area Agency LSS Funds Request Form (revised June 2019)