Section He-E 501.21 - Vendor Requirements(a) Vendors wishing to provide the essential services described in He-E 501.24 shall: (1) Comply with any licensing or certification requirements required by applicable federal, state, or local laws , rules or regulations, and provide copies of any current licenses and certificates to the department;(2) Have a tax identification number; (3) Obtain any permits, as applicable, prior to the service being rendered; (4) Have proof of insurance; and (5) Provide essential services in accordance with the authorization issued in accordance with (b) below. (b) Essential services shall be authorized by the department and take into consideration the following: (1) The individual's needs for the specific essential service being requested; and (2) The cost of the service being provided by the vendors, based on the vendor's written estimate.(c) Vendors offering to provide essential services shall provide a written estimate on the cost thereof, which shall be authorized by the department prior to services being provided.(d) Vendors providing emergency support shall: (1) Be reimbursed for no more than the actual costs of the goods purchased and services rendered; and(2) Include with the invoice a receipt(s) for the goods purchased. (e) Vendors providing essential services to an individual shall be reimbursed based on the dollar amount authorized by the department which shall not exceed the amounts stipulated in (1) -(3) below: (1) $500 per individual for chore service during the eligibility period; (2) $1000 per individual for emergency support provided during the eligibility period; or(3) $294 per individual for respite care provided during eligibility period. (f) The vendor shall not bill the individual for any amount for essential services.N.H. Code Admin. R. He-E 501.21
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.