166:1 Definitions. – As used in this chapter: I. "County assisted person" means an individual who is eligible for and receiving old age assistance, aid to the permanently and totally disabled or nursing home care in an intermediate care facility. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to mean that the county is responsible […]
166:1-a Reimbursement of Funds by the County. – Each county shall reimburse the state for a pro rata share of all assistance furnished for old age assistance, aid to the permanently and totally disabled, and nursing home care to eligible individuals for which the county is liable. The county’s share shall be established by […]
166:10 Liability of Counties. – Each county is responsible for the support of any county assisted person as defined in RSA 166:1 who resides in that county, except as provided in RSA 166:8. Source. GS 75:13. GL 83:15. PS 85:9. 1903, 67:3. PL 107:10. 1933, 137:3. RL 125:9. 1953, 119:1. RSA 166:10. 1967, 192:6. […]
166:11 Repealed by 1967, 192:11, eff. Jan. 1, 1968. –
166:12 Right of Action. – Counties have the same rights of action to resolve disputed claims as provided for towns and cities by RSA 165:19 and 20 or as provided by RSA 28:16-19. Source. 1933, 137:4. RL 125:11. RSA 166:12. 1967, 192:7. 1977, 152:3. 1985, 380:25, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.
166:13 Repealed by 1985, 380:51, X, eff. Jan. 1, 1986. –
166:14 Removals by Order of Court. – Every such poor and indigent person may be removed, by order of the superior court, from said county into the county from which he was so brought. Source. RS 67:10. CS 71:11. GS 75:10. GL 83:12. PS 85:12. PL 107:13. RL 125:13.
166:15 to 166:18 Repealed by 1967, 192:11, eff. Jan. 1, 1968. –
166:19 Recovery From Estates. – Any county furnishing any assistance to any person within 6 years preceding his death shall be entitled to recover from the estate of such person the sum or sums paid out for such assistance, the same to be a preferred claim against his said estate after the payment of […]
166:19-a Assignment for Funeral and Burial or Cremation Expenses. – I. Except when a county assisted person has made arrangements for a prepaid funeral, if the total liquid assets of a county assisted person at death are less than $1,000, there shall be an automatic assignment to the funeral director or the person who […]
166:19-b Recovery From Recipients. – Any county furnishing assistance to any person who is returned to an income status after receiving the assistance which enables him to reimburse the county without financial hardship, may recover from such person the amount of assistance provided. Source. 1981, 503:6, eff. Aug. 28, 1981.
166:2 County Regulations. – The county commissioners may make needful orders and regulations for the removal of county assisted persons to the county poor farm, or any other place by them designated; and no town shall be entitled to compensation for the support of a county assisted person after notice of, and neglect to […]
166:20 Liens on Real Property. – The amount of money spent by a county to support a county assisted person under this chapter shall, except for just cause, be made a lien on any real estate owned by the county assisted person. The liens are effective during the lifetime of the county assisted person, […]
166:21 Enforcement of Liens. – Liens arising under RSA 166:20 may be enforced by a bill in equity. Source. 1965, 43:1, eff. June 7, 1965.
166:22 Relative Priority. – Such lien shall be subordinate to mortgage and other valid liens, recorded with the register of deeds prior to the recording of the notice of lien referred to in RSA 166:20. Source. 1965, 43:1, eff. June 7, 1965.
166:22-a Liens on Civil Judgments. – I. A county shall be entitled to a lien upon property passing under the terms of a will or by intestate succession, a property settlement or a civil judgment for personal injuries awarded any person granted assistance by the county under RSA 166 for the amount of assistance […]
166:23 Employment of Relatives. – No person who is otherwise eligible for support under this chapter shall receive such support unless and until all able-bodied adults under the age of 65 years, except those regularly attending school, who are related to such person, regularly residing in the same household as such person, legally liable […]
166:24 Recovery of Expense; Court Costs. – If a county acting in its capacity as agent for a city or town under RSA 165:34 spends any sum for the support, return to his home or burial of a county assisted person having a residence in a town or city, or another county, or for […]
166:3, 166:4 Repealed by 1967, 192:11, eff. Jan. 1, 1968. –
166:5 Town or City Contracts. – It shall be the duty of the county commissioners to contract with the overseers of public welfare of a town or city for the support of any county assisted persons therein who have resided for a long time or have local associations in such town or city and […]
