NH agrees to in-home care changes in proposed disability rights settlement

New Hampshire has agreed to significant reforms in its in-home care program as part of a proposed settlement in a disability rights case, aiming to address care gaps and provider shortages affecting nearly 4,000 participants. The settlement requires the state to ensure participants receive authorized care, help them find direct care providers, and address shortages in its home-care network. The changes are intended to prevent unnecessary institutionalization and ensure individuals can continue living safely in their communities.

Read at New Hampshire Union Leader

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