1. (a) An individual, guardian, or representative may withdraw voluntarily from any service(s) at any time, except as provided by RSA 171-B.
2. (b) The administrator of the service from which withdrawal is made shall notify the area agency in writing of the withdrawal and so indicate in the individual’s record.
3. (c) If any provider determines that withdrawal from a service might constitute abuse, neglect, or exploitation on the part of a guardian or representative, the provider or service coordinator shall report such abuse, neglect, or exploitation as required by law.
4. (d) If an individual does not have a guardian or representative and their service coordinator or any other person believes that the individual is not making an informed decision to withdraw from services and might suffer harm as a result of abuse, neglect, or exploitation, the area agency shall pursue the least restrictive protective means including, as appropriate, guardianship to address the situation.
5. (e) An individual who has withdrawn from services may request resumption of services at any time. Such a request shall be made by the individual, guardian, or representative, in writing, to the area agency director.
6. (f) Upon request of the individual, guardian, or representative, the area agency director shall resume services to the individual if funding is available.

Source. #1969, eff 2-25-82; ss by #2615, eff 2-6-84; ss by #2962, eff 1-22-85; ss by #5211, eff 8-28-91; EXPIRED: 8-28-97 New. #6581, INTERIM, eff 9-19-97, EXPIRED: 1-17-98 New. #6932, eff 1-27-99; ss by #8805, eff 1-27-07 (from He-M 503.13); ss by #10774, INTERIM, eff 1-27-15, EXPIRES: 7-27-15; ss by #10900, eff 7-25-15 (from He-M 503.17); ss by #13841, eff 12-29-23 (formerly He-M 503.16)