Section He-E 501.14 - Fees for Title XX Services(a) Providers providing Title XX services may charge fees to individuals receiving these services under the conditions described in this section. (b) Providers that elect to charge fees shall: (1) Develop a sliding fee schedule; (2) Provide the fee schedule to individuals in a letter that describes: a. The basis for the fee;b. A description of the program the fee is being applied to;c. A description of how the fee applies based on the individual's income;d. The billing schedule, as applicable; ande. Whether or not and when services would be discontinued for non-payment; and(3) Include with the letter to the individual, in (2) above, a copy of the sliding fee schedule. (c) Providers shall base sliding fee schedules on the following considerations: (1) The type of program(s) the fee is being applied to; (2) The ability of the individual to pay the fee which includes the income of the individual receiving Title XX services; and(3) The fee does not exceed the difference between the amount reimbursed by the department to providers and the standard payment charged to individuals paying privately for the full cost of services provided by the provider.(d) Providers shall: (1) Communicate the fee schedule verbally and in writing prior to commencing services; and (2) Make available fee and billing information at any time. (e) No fees shall be charged to the client receiving Title XX services when the department has determined that services are needed for protective reasons in accordance with RSA 161-F:42-57.N.H. Code Admin. R. He-E 501.14
Amended by Volume XXXIX Number 06, Filed February 7, 2019, Proposed by #12720, Effective 1/29/2019, Expires 7/29/2019.Amended by Volume XL Number 2, Filed January 9, 2020, Proposed by # 12936, Effective 12/7/2019, Expires 12/7/2029.