N.H. Admin. Code § Ed 1004.03

Current through Register No. 50, December 12, 2024

Section Ed 1004.03 - Referrals and Applying for Services

In addition to the provisions of 34 CFR 361.41, the following shall apply to referrals and applications for services:

(a) Any individual who has a disability which results in a substantial impediment to employment shall be eligible to receive services from NHVR if determined eligible pursuant to Ed 1006;

(b) Individuals with disabilities shall:

(1) Seek NHVR services directly; or

(2) Be referred by family members, guardians, friends, schools, independent living centers, federal, state, or local agencies, medical providers, and other sources.

(c) Referral information shall include the person's name, address, date of birth, and as much of the following information as is available:

(1) Referral disability; and

(2) Source of referral.

(d) When referring an individual to NHVR for services, the referral source may, at the time of the referral, provide all necessary and available information related to the individual's disability and employment needs to expedite eligibility decisions and planning for services;

(e) When information received from referral sources does not include name, address, or date of birth, NHVR staff shall request that the referral source provide the data as well as other necessary information;

(f) When referral information is received from a referral source other than the individual, without a signed application as described in (h)(1), or without a signed letter as described in (h)(2) requesting services, NHVR shall request the individual complete and file the application required in Ed 1003.03(a) above;

(g) Cooperative agreements and memoranda of understanding shall be established between NHVR and agencies enumerated in Ed 1003.05(b), which shall include specific referral criteria and processes to promote referral and shall be used pursuant to the agreements and MOUs;

(h) An individual shall be considered to have submitted an application, which means that eligibility shall be determined within 60 calendar days, when the individual or the individual's representative, as appropriate:

(1) Has either:

a. Completed and signed NHVR's application required in Ed 1003.03(a) above;

b. Submitted a signed letter with the necessary information enumerated in Ed 1004.03(c); or

c. Has requested services verbally, because he or she cannot sign a form or letter due to a disability;

(2) Has provided information necessary to initiate an assessment to determine eligibility; and

(3) Is available to directly participate in and complete the assessment process.

(i) When applying for services, the individual shall provide information including, but not limited to, employment history, medical information, work status, or school records necessary to determine eligibility and shall be available to meet, provide available information, and to participate in assessments as necessary.

N.H. Admin. Code § Ed 1004.03

Derived from Volume XLI Number 32, Filed August 12, 2021, Proposed by #13231, Effective 7/13/2021, Expires 7/13/2031