RSA 151-E:7 Needs Assessment for Applicants for Nursing Facility Services.

I. In order to determine the most cost effective and appropriate level of long-term care services, the department shall assess the clinical eligibility of each applicant to a nursing facility in a uniform manner throughout the state. The assessment shall be voluntary for all applicants, except those who have applied for or have been determined to be eligible for medicaid benefits.
II. The assessment shall be completed prior to admission or, if necessary for reasons of the person's health or safety, as soon after admission as possible, in accordance with rules adopted by the department pursuant to RSA 541-A.
III. The department in a uniform manner throughout the state shall determine whether the person is clinically eligible for nursing facility services.
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