RSA 420-D:3-a · Continuing Care at Home Contracts

420-D:3-a Continuing Care at Home Contracts. –

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I.

A provider may contract to provide continuing care to a resident who remains at home and does not move immediately into a facility if the provider:

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(a)

Holds a certificate of authority issued under this chapter to provide continuing care.

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(b)

Owns and operates a facility located in New Hampshire where the resident has the right to receive board, lodging, or both, and other services.

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(c)

Obtains written approval from the commissioner that the proposal to offer continuing care contracts to residents who do not move immediately into the facility will not place the provider in an unsound financial condition and will not be injurious or hazardous to any resident contracting with the provider for continuing care.

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(d)

Otherwise complies with all requirements of this chapter.

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(e)

Provides a copy of the form contract for approval by the department at least 30 days before it is executed by a resident.

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II.

Any provider that issues contracts under this section shall:

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(a)

Be in good standing with the commissioner, and not subject to action pursuant to RSA 420-D:5.

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(b)

Be responsible for all services the provider provides to the resident in the resident's home pursuant to the continuing care contract and shall exercise direct control and oversight over any individual or entity providing those services.

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(c)

Have procedures to ensure that any third-party providing services to the resident in the resident's home pursuant to the contract is trustworthy and certified, licensed, or otherwise qualified under state law to provide those services.

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(d)

Require clinical re-assessment of the resident prior to the resident moving into the facility to identify the appropriate accommodation for the resident within the continuum of care at the option of the provider.

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III.

The provider and any person employed by the provider that assists in delivery of services to the resident in the resident's home shall have a business location within the state of New Hampshire, shall hold appropriate licenses, and shall be available to address complaints, questions, and concerns of residents. Source. 2025, 296:2, eff. Jan. 1, 2026.

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