Health Care Coordination

Region Belknap, Carroll, Coos, Grafton, Sullivan, Rockingham, Merrimack Counties Eligibility Families with children, ages birth- 21, who have a chronic health condition that is certified by a physician, expected to last for six months or more, and has a significant impact on daily life. Fee No fee to clients Contact 603-518-4000

A chronic health condition is a health condition that persists for a long time. A chronic health condition is one lasting three months or more, by the definition of the U.S. National Center for Health Statistics. Chronic health conditions generally cannot be prevented by vaccines or cured by medication, nor do they just disappear.

Possible chronic health conditions include, but are not limited to:

Asthma
Cancer
Cerebral Palsy
Cystic Fibrosis
Diabetes
Epilepsy
Heart conditions
Muscular Dystrophy
Spina Bifida

Your family support coordinator will help you and your family to:

Identify needs
Access available resources
Work with schools, insurance companies, and healthcare providers
Provide respite funding when needed
Create social and recreational opportunities with other families who share similar concerns. PIH staff also work with other health and human service professionals in order to develop a community support network for your family.