How do I qualify?

First of all, we’re here to help. If you have any questions about your eligibility for Adult Family Care or Kinship Care, which relate to your eligibility for Medicaid and the Choices for Independence (CFI) program, just call us at (603) 206-2725.

In general, candidates for Adult Family Care and Kinship Care:

• meet both financial and clinical eligibility requirements for New Hampshire Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services (BEAS’) Choices for Independence (CFI) Program
• are declining and may be losing the ability to live alone
• express an interest in living with, sharing a home with and receiving services from an individual, couple or family
• may already be living with a family caregiver and are eligible for the CFI program due to increasing care needs
• may be planning to leave a nursing facility but do not want or are unable to live alone or with their own family members
• may be seeking housing in a transitional setting while awaiting the availability of other permanent housing
• are able to use the telephone effectively during an emergency
• are not in need of continuous skilled nursing care except during periods of acute illness
• can be left alone and unsupervised for a portion of the day
• are not a danger to themselves or others
• have medical diagnoses and conditions that can be safely managed in a private home setting