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May 8, 2026
NH Acquired Brain Disorder Waiver (ABD) Renewal 2026-2031
"Public Comment for the ABD renewal is open now, from April 20, 2026 – May 22, 2026. The attached Notice of Opportunity for Public Comment details the public comment process. The information may also be found here: https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/nh-developmental-disabilities-waiver-and-acquired-brain-disorder-waiver-renewal-2026-2031. The State will host three public hearings during the public comment period. One session will be held in person, and two sessions will be held virtually. The dates, times and locations of these public hearings are listed below.
Last year, DHHS requested input from the public as BDS began the Acquired Brain Disorder Waiver renewal process. BDS held listening sessions to hear feedback, experiences, and thoughts from individuals and families who utilize services on the ABD Waiver. Sharing what has worked and what needs attention helped to inform waiver changes in the application that will be available for formal public comment from April 20 – May 22, 2026.
The public is invited to review and comment on the draft renewal.
Public Comment Sessions
The State will host three public hearings during the public comment period. The dates, times and locations of these public hearings are listed below:
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
In Person:
Time: 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Location: Granite State Independent Living, 21 Chenelle Drive Concord, NH 03301
Friday, May 8, 2026
Virtual:
Time: 9:00 – 11:00 am
Microsoft Teams Meeting (see link below on the website for teams link)
Meeting ID: 288 041 346 384 04
Passcode: Ng7Z7wm3
Dial in by phone: 603-931-4944
Phone conference ID: 729 749 521#
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Virtual:
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Microsoft Teams Meeting (see link below on the website for teams link)
Meeting ID: 288 041 346 384 04
Passcode: Ng7Z7wm3
Dial in by phone: 603-931-4944
Phone conference ID: 729 749 521#
For more information about the public hearings, or to request accommodations, please contact BDS@dhhs.nh.gov or 603-271-5034 "
Go to https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/nh-developmental-disabilities-waiver-and-acquired-brain-disorder-waiver-renewal-2026-2031 to learn more about the renewal and how to participate in the public comment sessions.