CHAPTER
He-E 600 SOCIAL SERVICES
PART
He-E 605 STANDARD DISCLOSURE SUMMARY
He-E 605.01 Purpose. In accordance with RSA 161-J, the purpose of
these rules is to describe the “Standard Disclosure Summary” form that enables
a prospective resident of an assisted living residence, independent living
retirement community, or other housing for older persons to make informed
choices and comparisons of the respective or prospective residential options.
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He-E 605.02 Scope.
He-E 605 shall apply to assisted living residences, independent living
retirement communities, and housing for older persons in accordance with RSA
161-J.
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He-E 605.03 Definitions.
(a)
“Assisted living residence” means “assisted living residence” as defined
in RSA 161-J:2, II.
(b)
“Base rate” means the amount charged by a residence to a resident for
housing and services included in the residential services agreement as required
in RSA 161-J:4, II.
(c)
“Housing for older persons” means “housing for older persons” as defined
in RSA 161-J:2, III.
(d)
“Independent living retirement community” means “independent living
retirement community” as defined in RSA 161-J:2, III-a. This term does not include continuing care
communities or condominiums in accordance with RSA 161-J: 3.
(e)
“Personal assistance” means “personal assistance” as defined in RSA
161-J:2, IV.
(f)
“Representative” means “representative” as defined in RSA 161-J:2, V.
(g)
“Residence” means “residence” as defined in RSA 161-J:2, VI.
(h)
“Resident” means “resident” as defined in RSA 161-J:2, VII.
(i)
“Standard disclosure summary” means information that a residence or
independent retirement community provides to a prospective resident regarding
the costs and the services options provided by the residence in accordance with
RSA 161-J:4, II(j) and RSA 161-J:5.
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He-E 605.04 Completion of the Standard Disclosure
Summary.
(a)
Each resident, prospective resident, or the resident’s representative
shall be given a standard disclosure summary by the residence in accordance
with RSA 161-J:5 at least 24 hours prior to beginning residency in an assisted
living residence, independent living retirement community, or other housing for
older persons.
(b)
Residences and independent living retirement communities shall utilize form
BEAS 3540 entitled “Standard Disclosure Summary,” (8/2022) provided by the
department in accordance with RSA 161-J:4, II(j), and:
(1)
The standard disclosure summary form shall be the cover sheet for the
residential services agreement described in RSA 161-J:4, II(j); and
(2)
No alteration or amendment shall be made to the content of the standard disclosure
summary form with the exception of the parts of the
form that allow insertion of specific information, including the insertion of the
name of the residence.
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APPENDIX
Rule |
Specific
State or Federal Statutes or Regulations the Rule Implements |
He-E
605.01 |
RSA
161-J:1 |
He-E
605.02 |
RSA
161-J:3; RSA 161-J:4 |
He-E
605.03 (a)-(h) |
RSA
161-J:2 |
He-E
605.03(i) |
RSA
161-J:5 |
He-E
605.04 |
RSA
161-J |