Section Ed 1003.01 - Notice to the Individual(a) At the time of the initial interview, and as appropriate through the rehabilitation process, the counselor shall inform an individual of NHVR's policies on acquiring, using, and protecting personally identifiable information (PII) and other personal information and data. Such notice shall be given in a language or method of communication understandable to the individual. The explanation shall include at a minimum general information about the principal purposes for which NHVR intends to acquire, use, or release the information and shall identify those agencies and circumstances under which NHVR shall share the information. The individual shall give full and informed consent in writing to release any information. The individual shall also be informed that they can withdraw their consent for release of information by notifying NHVR in writing.(b) If an individual indicates that information in his or her file is misleading or inaccurate, NHVR shall consider the individual's reasons and request verification documents as necessary. Obvious errors shall be corrected, but information confirmed by the counselor as accurate and necessary for an eligibility determination, plan development, or provision of services, shall be retained. If the information is not amended, the record of services shall document that the individual requested such an amendment, and the individual shall be informed of the availability of the hearing process pursuant to Ed 1021.(c) If an individual refuses to grant permission for NHVR to release information or obtain needed information from another agency or source, the reasons for the refusal shall be discussed and the potential consequences shall be explained to the individual. If the refusal results in NHVR being unable to share or obtain information required to make an eligibility determination or complete the individualized plan for employment (IPE), NHVR shall close the case pursuant to Ed 1003.03(d).N.H. Admin. Code § Ed 1003.01
Derived from Volume XLI Number 32, Filed August 12, 2021, Proposed by #13231, Effective 7/13/2021, Expires 7/13/2031