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RSA 171-A:12 · Individual Service Agreement

Title
XII: PUBLIC SAFETY AND WELFARE
Chapter
171-A · SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED
Status
current
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171-A:12 Individual Service Agreement. –

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I.

There shall be an individual service agreement for every client in the service delivery system who receives services. A service coordinator chosen by the client shall develop a preliminary written individual service agreement based upon a comprehensive screening evaluation established under RSA 171-A:6 for such client within 14 days after the initial service planning meeting. The individual service agreement shall be continually reviewed by the area agency and shall be modified if necessary. The commissioner shall adopt rules pursuant to RSA 541-A relative to the development of such individual service agreements.

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II.

Each individual service agreement shall include but not be limited to:

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(a)

A statement of the nature of the specific strengths, interests, capacities, disabilities, and specific needs of the client;

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(b)

A description of intermediate and long-range habilitation and treatment goals chosen by the individual and his or her guardian with a projected timetable for their attainment;

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(c)

A statement of specific services to be provided and the amount, frequency, and duration of each service;

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(d)

Specification of the providers to furnish each service identified in the agreement; and

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(e)

Criteria for transfer to less restrictive settings for habilitation, including criteria for termination of service and a projected date for termination of service from the service. Source. 1975, 242:1. 1981, 492:26. 1995, 310:172. 2001, 101:12, eff. Aug. 20, 2001. 2019, 287:6, eff. July 1, 2019.

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Source note

Source. 1975, 242:1. 1981, 492:26. 1995, 310:172. 2001, 101:12, eff. Aug. 20, 2001. 2019, 287:6, eff. July 1, 2019.

Source history

  • 1975, 242:1
  • 1981, 492:26
  • 1995, 310:172
  • 2001, 101:12, eff. Aug. 20, 2001
  • 2019, 287:6, eff. July 1, 2019

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    Short Title. Section 2 of this act shall be known as “Grace’s Law”. 2 New Section; Services for the Developmentally Disabled; Right to Preferred Method of Communication. Amend RSA 171-A by inserting after section 4 the following new section: 171-A:4-a Right to Preferred Method of Communication. I. An individual with a communication disability who is receiving services under this chapter shall have

  • 2026 SB142 reference · effective 2026-01-01

    ed in this section, administration of federal and state family support and assistance programs pursuant to RSA 167, and assistance to developmentally disabled children pursuant to RSA 171-A; provided, however, that nothing in this chapter or RSA 167 shall be construed as authorizing any public official, agent, or representative, in carrying out any of the provisions of this chapter or RSA 167 to take charg

  • 2026 SB142-FN reference · effective 2026-01-01

    ed in this section, administration of federal and state family support and assistance programs pursuant to RSA 167, and assistance to developmentally disabled children pursuant to RSA 171-A; provided, however, that nothing in this chapter or RSA 167 shall be construed as authorizing any public official, agent, or representative, in carrying out any of the provisions of this chapter or RSA 167 to take charg

  • 2026 SB670 amend · effective 2026-07-01

    nerable adults. Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened: 1 New Subdivision; Developmental Services Oversight Commission. Amend RSA 171-A by inserting after section 34 the following new subdivision: Developmental Services Oversight Commission 171-A:35 Developmental Services Oversight Commission. I. There is established the developmental services

  • 2026 SB670-FN-A amend · effective 2026-07-01

    nerable adults. Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened: 1 New Subdivision; Developmental Services Oversight Commission. Amend RSA 171-A by inserting after section 34 the following new subdivision: Developmental Services Oversight Commission 171-A:35 Developmental Services Oversight Commission. I. There is established the developmental services

  • 2025 HB2 reference

    iduals as set forth in RSA 151-E:28. In the event these funds are not fully expended for this population, the department shall have the authority to use said funds to fund services for individuals served under RSA 171-A, RSA 161-F:52, and RSA 135-C. The governor is authorized to draw a warrant for said sum out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated. 141:434 Effective Date. Sections 432 and 433 of this act sha

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