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Medicaid is a federal U.S. health insurance program that provides health coverage to millions of Americans. The program primarily covers low-income adults, children, pregnant women, elderly adults and people with disabilities.
Federal guidelines for the Medicaid program are established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Learn more about Medicaid at a national level on the CMS website here.
The New Hampshire Medicaid program is administered by the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Learn more about Medicaid in New Hampshire on the DHHS website here.
Through Medicaid, people gain access to health care services that may not be affordable without it. Additionally, some programs and benefits include special protections—such as provider networks and payment methods—that help ensure services are accessible. Medicaid also provides preventive care and other services to help people stay healthy and avoid costlier care.
Medicaid covers medical and health care services such as:
Medicaid does not cover the following types of medical services:
Learn more about medical and health care services that are covered by Medicaid in New Hampshire on the Department of Health and Human Services page here.
Medicaid recipients in New Hampshire may need to pay a monthly premium, which is a monthly fee for enrollment in the program. Premium amounts are based on the recipient’s annual income.
Recipients may sometimes need to pay a small out-of-pocket cost for treatments, which are known as copayments. Copayment amounts depend on the recipient’s age, household income and what the state pays for the specific service.
Each Medicaid participant through the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services has their own individual health care plan. Some participants may be required to pay fees, and some recipients may not be required to pay fees, i.e., are exempt.
To learn more about Medicaid premiums, click here.
To qualify for Medicaid in New Hampshire, you must meet all of the following:
Income limits vary depending on household size, medical status and other factors and are subject to change annually. Find the current Medicaid income limits based on household size in New Hampshire here.
Learn what documents you can submit to prove your citizenship and identity here.
Find further information on New Hampshire Medicaid eligibility here.
To apply for Medicaid in New Hampshire, complete the following three steps:
Learn what documents you need here.
To apply for Medicaid online, click here to access NH EASY.
To apply for Medicaid by mail, click here to access the application form, fill it out, and mail it with the necessary documents to:
Division of Medicaid Services
NH Department of Health and Human Services
129 Pleasant Street
Concord, NH 03301
To apply for Medicaid in person, click here to find your nearest Health and Human Services office.
To apply for Medicaid by phone, call the New Hampshire Medicaid Client Services at (844) 275-3447.
If you have questions about the application process or require assistance, call the New Hampshire Medicaid Program at (844) 275-3447.
Or, contact your nearest local New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services office. Find contact information for local district offices in New Hampshire here or refer to the list below.
| Location | Address | Phone Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin | 650 Main Street, Suite 200 Berlin, NH 03570 |
(603) 752-7800 | Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 4 PM |
| Claremont | 17 Water Street, Suite 301 Claremont, NH 03743 |
(603) 542-9544 | Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 4 PM |
| Concord | 40 Terrill Park Drive Concord, NH 03301 |
(603) 271-6200 | Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 4 PM |
| Conway | 71 Hobbs Street Conway, NH 03818 |
(603) 447-3841 | Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 4 PM |
| Keene | 111 Key Road Keene, NH 03431 |
(603) 357-3510 | Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 4 PM |
| Laconia | 65 Beacon Street West Laconia, NH 03246 |
(603) 524-4485 | Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 4 PM |
| Littleton | 80 North Littleton Road Littleton, NH 03561 |
(603) 444-6786 | Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 4 PM |
| Manchester | 1050 Perimeter Rd, Suite 501 Manchester, NH 03103 |
(603) 668-2330 | Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 4 PM |
| Rochester | 150 Wakefield Street, Suite 22 Rochester, NH 03867 |
(603) 332-9120 | Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 4 PM |
| Seacoast District | 19 Rye Street Portsmouth, NH 03801 |
(603) 433-8300 | Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 4 PM |
| Southern District | 26 Whipple Street Nashua, NH 03060 |
(603) 883-7726 | Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 4 PM |
New Hampshire Medicaid recipients must report changes that can influence their eligibility status. You can submit a change in the following ways:
You can check the status of your Medicaid application online or by phone:
The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services will review your application to verify if you are eligible for Medicaid. In some cases, the state may ask for additional information before approving your application. New Hampshire will mail applicants a letter detailing if their Medicaid application was approved or denied.
Medicaid applications will be denied if applicants do not meet the eligibility requirements. Also, beneficiaries can have their benefits terminated or reduced if their eligibility status changes while they are enrolled.
Learn more about New Hampshire Medicaid eligibility requirements here.
If your Medicaid application is denied or the amount of your benefits is reduced, you have the right to file an appeal. You must send a written appeal request within 30 days of when you receive notice of the denial or benefits reduction. You may follow the appeal instructions on the Notice of Decision, or you may use the Appeal Request form here.
You can submit your appeal request by contacting the Health Insurance Marketplace at (800) 318-2596 or the Administrative Appeals Unit:
Learn more about the appeal process in New Hampshire here.
New Hampshire Medicaid recipients must report changes that can influence their eligibility status, including relocating to a new address.
If you move to a new residence within New Hampshire, you can report it to the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services in the following ways:
Note: Medicaid benefits do not transfer. If you move to a new state, you must reapply for Medicaid in your new location. If you have further questions about moving with Medicaid, visit the national Medicaid Contact Us here.
For help with a Medicaid application, or for any further questions about the Medicaid program, contact the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services at (844) 275-3447.
You can also visit or call a local Health and Human Services office for further assistance. Find your nearest DHHS location and contact information here.
While we are not affiliated with the government in any way, our private company engaged writers to research the Medicaid program and compiled a guide and these answers to frequently asked questions. Our goal is to help you get the benefits that you need by providing useful information on the process.
Our free Medicaid Guide is filled with helpful information about how to apply, program eligibility and how to get in touch with local offices. You can view or download our free guide here.
Last Updated: September 22, 2022
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To apply for Medicaid in New Hampshire, complete the following three steps:
Learn what documents you need here.
To apply for Medicaid online, click here to access NH EASY.
To apply for Medicaid by mail, click here to access the application form, fill it out, and mail it with the necessary documents to:
Division of Medicaid Services
NH Department of Health and Human Services
129 Pleasant Street
Concord, NH 03301
To apply for Medicaid in person, click here to find your nearest Health and Human Services office.
To apply for Medicaid by phone, call the New Hampshire Medicaid Client Services at (844) 275-3447.
If you have questions about the application process or require assistance, call the New Hampshire Medicaid Program at (844) 275-3447.
Or, contact your nearest local New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services office. Find contact information for local district offices in New Hampshire here or refer to the list below.
| Location | Address | Phone Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin | 650 Main Street, Suite 200 Berlin, NH 03570 |
(603) 752-7800 | Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 4 PM |
| Claremont | 17 Water Street, Suite 301 Claremont, NH 03743 |
(603) 542-9544 | Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 4 PM |
| Concord | 40 Terrill Park Drive Concord, NH 03301 |
(603) 271-6200 | Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 4 PM |
| Conway | 71 Hobbs Street Conway, NH 03818 |
(603) 447-3841 | Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 4 PM |
| Keene | 111 Key Road Keene, NH 03431 |
(603) 357-3510 | Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 4 PM |
| Laconia | 65 Beacon Street West Laconia, NH 03246 |
(603) 524-4485 | Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 4 PM |
| Littleton | 80 North Littleton Road Littleton, NH 03561 |
(603) 444-6786 | Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 4 PM |
| Manchester | 1050 Perimeter Rd, Suite 501 Manchester, NH 03103 |
(603) 668-2330 | Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 4 PM |
| Rochester | 150 Wakefield Street, Suite 22 Rochester, NH 03867 |
(603) 332-9120 | Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 4 PM |
| Seacoast District | 19 Rye Street Portsmouth, NH 03801 |
(603) 433-8300 | Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 4 PM |
| Southern District | 26 Whipple Street Nashua, NH 03060 |
(603) 883-7726 | Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 4 PM |
New Hampshire Medicaid recipients must report changes that can influence their eligibility status. You can submit a change in the following ways:
You can check the status of your Medicaid application online or by phone:
The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services will review your application to verify if you are eligible for Medicaid. In some cases, the state may ask for additional information before approving your application. New Hampshire will mail applicants a letter detailing if their Medicaid application was approved or denied.
Medicaid applications will be denied if applicants do not meet the eligibility requirements. Also, beneficiaries can have their benefits terminated or reduced if their eligibility status changes while they are enrolled.
Learn more about New Hampshire Medicaid eligibility requirements here.
If your Medicaid application is denied or the amount of your benefits is reduced, you have the right to file an appeal. You must send a written appeal request within 30 days of when you receive notice of the denial or benefits reduction. You may follow the appeal instructions on the Notice of Decision, or you may use the Appeal Request form here.
You can submit your appeal request by contacting the Health Insurance Marketplace at (800) 318-2596 or the Administrative Appeals Unit:
Learn more about the appeal process in New Hampshire here.
New Hampshire Medicaid recipients must report changes that can influence their eligibility status, including relocating to a new address.
If you move to a new residence within New Hampshire, you can report it to the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services in the following ways:
Note: Medicaid benefits do not transfer. If you move to a new state, you must reapply for Medicaid in your new location. If you have further questions about moving with Medicaid, visit the national Medicaid Contact Us here.
For help with a Medicaid application, or for any further questions about the Medicaid program, contact the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services at (844) 275-3447.
You can also visit or call a local Health and Human Services office for further assistance. Find your nearest DHHS location and contact information here.
While we are not affiliated with the government in any way, our private company engaged writers to research the Medicaid program and compiled a guide and these answers to frequently asked questions. Our goal is to help you get the benefits that you need by providing useful information on the process.
Our free Medicaid Guide is filled with helpful information about how to apply, program eligibility and how to get in touch with local offices. You can view or download our free guide here.
Last Updated: September 22, 2022
