Daniel Hebert | Support SB670

My name is Daniel Hebert, and I am a consumer of personal care services in New Hampshire. I use an electric wheelchair and need personal care services to get out of bed in the morning and all aspects of daily living skills. I am grateful to Mr. William Skipworth for the articles he wrote in November and the prompt response in this bill. I wanted to write with my support for this bill. I had a couple comments. The bill allows for monitoring and representation for Developmental Services as it relates to providing care for individuals. I am wondering about including the same for the following 2 eligibilities: N.H. Admin. Code He-W 552 – Personal Care Attendant Services N.H. Admin. Code He-E 801 – Choices for Independence Program I don't believe these services are covered under any section of your bill, but I believe it should be. CFI services under He-E 801 are eligible to receive home and community based 1915(c) waiver services, which is defined in the first line of this bill. Reference 801.01. Code He-550 and He-801 recipients are receiving the same services as described by your bill and under the same situation and conditions but with different pathways to eligibility for Medicaid. I'm happy to discuss further if needed.